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Joseph Demarais "Beyond the Dreams A Nightmare" Carved Wood Painting 1968

Creator: Joseph Demarais
Offered by: Lobel Modern, Inc.

Description
Large carved wood painting "Beyond the Dreams A Nightmare" by Joseph Demarais, American 1968 (signed and dated).
Joseph Demarais was born in 1927 in Hoboken, NJ. He is known as an innovative printmaker, Demarais made hundreds of prints during his brief career. He pushed the limits of printmaking, using copper, zinc, masonite and acetate to achieve textural surfaces. During his seven year career as a printmaker, his three-dimensional impression created on handmade paper were exhibited in more than 100 galleries and museums in the United States and Europe. The director and founder of the International Print Society, Franz Geierhaas, published “The Graphic Works of Joseph Demarais: A Catalogue Raisonne”, detailing his life and work. Demarais passed away from heart complications in 1971, at age 44. His work is in the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1968
Styles / Movements:	Modernism
Book References:	Franz Geierhaas, published “The Graphic Works of Joseph Demarais: A Catalogue Raisonne”, detailing his life and work
Dealer Reference #:	painting93
Incollect Reference #:	174700

Dimensions

W.	27 in;	H.	48.5 in;	D.	1.5 in;
W.	68.58 cm;	H.	123.19 cm;	D.	3.81 cm;

Message from Seller:

Lobel Modern was established by Evan Lobel in NYC in 1998 to promote important 20th century designers whose originality and exceptional craftsmanship and materials transformed their works into art. The gallery showcases period furniture, lighting, art, and decorative arts. Lobel Modern takes the condition of their inventory very seriously. If a work is not in original immaculate condition then it is restored by hand to the highest possible standards by Lobel Modern's artisans.

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