Artist: Philippe HalsmanTitle: Angela Davis, circa 1970sMedium: Photo Litho, 2009, ItalyDimensions: 6.05x6.25"Description: Heat Wax Mounted on 8.5x11" Conservation BoardArtist Bio:Philippe Halsman was an American photographer born in Latvia in 1906. He worked for the fashion magazine Vogue and the cosmetics firm Elizabeth Arden in France and America, and soon gained a reputation as one of the best portrait photographers, known for his close cropped and sharp focused portraits. His photo portriats of iconic figures such as Salvador Dali and Marilyn Monroe are recognized worldwide today.Angela Yvonne Davis is one of the most recognized political activists of the 1960s and 1970s. She rose to national attention in 1969 after being removed from her teaching position at the University of California, Los Angeles, for her membership in the Communist Party at the urging of then–California Governor Ronald Reagan. In 1970, Davis was charged as an accomplice to conspiracy, kidnapping, and murder.Her arrest sparked an international campaign to gain her release. In 1972, after a high-profile trial, she was acquitted of all charges.Davis is a feminist political activist, philosopher, academic, and author; she is a professor at the University of California, SantaCruz.Reserve: $45.00Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $15.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.Location: This item ships from California.Your purchase is protected:Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.

Very Good, with COA