Signed Robert Indiana, 'Mississippi'. Editioned Silkscreen Lithograph, circa 1971
Signed Robert Indiana (American, 1928 - 2018), 'Mississippi', from the American dream series,1971. Silkscreen lithograph, limited edition on paper, numbered 168/200, lower left in pencil and signed and dated lower right.

The artist was born Robert Clark in new castle, indiana. He later changed his surname to that of his native state. Between 1945 and 1955 he studied at art schools in indianapolis and in utica, new york, as well as at the school of the art Institute of chicago, edinburgh college of art, and london university. In 1956 he settled in new york city and began to make vividly colored, hard-edged pictures. Throughout the 1960s', he incorporated letters and words into his works, creating the bold word-images that brought him widespread recognition. Robert Indiana has found his subjects in the words of american signs and highway billboards.

As other pop artists who emerged in the 1960's, he appropriates familiar images in american culture and gives them a new look. One of his most famous images is the word 'LOVE', rendered in various forms: brightly colored or black-and-white block letters in prints and paintings, large-scale polished metal sculpture and even postage stamps.
Sight - 38 11/16" high x 31 3/4" wide. Frame - 41" high x 34" wide.

Not examined out of frame, though it presents as very good.