23-191DC Robert Indiana “Gas Works” Poster

One of Robert Indiana’s most iconic images is this 1961 painting “The American Gas Works.” Offered here is a poster for the Wallraf Richartz Museum’s exhibit in Cologne, Germany. The original painting is in their permanent collection. This poster is undated circa 1970s. It shows typical wear for an item this old. No tears or repairs. The yellow stripes are faded. 31×43 inches.

“One of the preeminent figures in American art since the 1960s, Robert Indiana played a central role in the development of assemblage art, hard-edge painting, and Pop art. Indiana, a self proclaimed “American painter of signs,” created a highly original body of work that explores American identity, personal history, and the power of abstraction and language, establishing an important legacy that resonates in the work of many contemporary artists who make the written word a central element of their oeuvre.” —robertindiana.com