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Vintage Mid Century Modern expressionist figurative woodblock print by John Linn. Woodblock on Japanese paper signed lower right and titled …
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Vintage Mid Century Modern expressionist figurative woodblock print by John Linn. Woodblock on Japanese paper signed lower right and titled "Tottering Tiresias" numbered 3/63. Presented in an archival matte and framed in a contemporary gallery frame. Image size 12 x 16" overall framed size 17 x 21".
In Greek mythology, Tiresias was a blind prophet of Apollo in Thebes, famous for clairvoyance and for being transformed into a woman for seven years. He was the son of the shepherd Everes and the nymph Chariclo. Tiresias participated fully in seven generations in Thebes, beginning as advisor to Cadmus himself.
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- Dimensions
- 17ʺW × 1ʺD × 21ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Woodcut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition minor imperfections commensurate of age. Very good vintage condition minor imperfections commensurate of age. less
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