Mid Century oil pastel on paper by Martin Levitt (American|Russian 1926-2017). Features a still life depiction of a floral arrangement in a vase along a tabletop. Signed along the bottom left corner:"M. Levitt". Unframed. Measures 13 3/4"x10 1/2". without mat. Martin attended the Art Students League of New York and studied with noted sculptor Jose De Creeft. As an artist and designer, he produced and collaborated on paintings, prints, books and sculptures in a range of media; he was skilled in printing techniques including lithography and letterpress. His art-filled books include Poems From the Japanese, held in the Museum of Modern Art collection, Oriental Poetry Illustrated and No Single Thing Abides. He was affiliated with the No!art avant-garde movement in New York. Martin’s career in art education included several years at the Greenwich CT Country Day School, where he taught graphic arts. During World War II, Martin served in the U.S. Army and, in 1948, the Israeli Army.

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