Description: Edward Milton Plunkett (American, 1922-2011), Colored Litograph "Taking Orders At Restaurant" Signed and Dated1969! Edward Milton Plunkett (1922-2011) was a mail artist, painter, and educator based in New York City. Plunkett was born in Highland Park, Michigan, attended the University of Chicago and the School of the Chicago Art Institute, and went on to teach at The Chicago Art Institute. Plunkett came to New York City in 1949 to pursue graduate studies at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University and then the Sorbonne in Paris before settling permanently in New York. Plunkett's mature style as an exhibiting painter and illustrator often included social scenes and city life in a caricature-like style heavily influenced by Surrealism. In a 1977 article in Art Journal Plunkett describes his engagement with the emerging genre of mail art and how he coined the name "New York Correspondence School" in the early 1960s to describe the work he was making with contemporaries such as Ray Johnson. His paintings have been exhibited at The Whitney Museum in New York, in museums in Holland, Switzerland and The Museum of Modern Art in Paris. His work is found in numerous collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and his mail art is featured in many art and manuscript collections of mail artists. This beautiful Edward Milton Plunkett print is a true gem for any art collector. The piece features a colorful lithograph depicting a bustling restaurant scene, with the artist's signature and a date of 1969. The piece showcases a unique blend of tonalism, Americana, and modernism styles, making it a truly dynamic addition to any collection. Its portrait orientation and original production technique of lithography add to its charm and authenticity. This single piece is a must-have for any art enthusiast looking to add a touch of post-war elegance to their collection. Signed in lower left and dated 1969, pictures ##1, 2, 4, 5.Dimensions: * the image is: 14-1/2" x 18"; * the beautiful silver color frame with non-glare 99% UV protection glass is: 22-1/2"H x 25-1/2"L x 1"W; Condition: In EXCELLENT Museum Quality condition! Ready to be hung with extra hanging materials provided, pictures ##8 and 10. Please refer to my very detailed pictures above. LOW BID! I guarantee nice packaging, shipment on time and proper communication throughout the transaction. LOCAL PICKUP WELCOME! Thanks for viewing my listing and good luck bidding!
Price: 379.99 USD
Location: Forest Hills, New York
End Time: 2025-01-31T02:13:35.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Edward Milton Plunkett
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Edward Milton Plunkett
Size: Medium
Item Length: 25-1/2 in
Region of Origin: New York, United States
Framing: Matted & Framed
Year of Production: 1969
Unit Type: Unit
Item Height: 22-1/2 in
Style: Americana, Art Deco, Modernism, Tonalism
Features: Signed & Dated
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 2 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1960-1969
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: Yes
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Title: Taking Orders At Restaurant
Material: Matte Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Taking Orders At Restaurant
Type: Print
Theme: Art
Production Technique: Lithography
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
