The Nation is in Good Shape. Slate Print Poster

Kent, William (artist)

Published by William Kent, Publisher, No Place, 1964

About this Item

#2 of 20 printed. Signed by William Kent on the lower right corner below illustration. Printed on paper in black red and blue, with ink set in relief on the plain background. 36 ½ by 21 ¼ inches. A slate relief print by artist and carver William Kent. Kent adapted newspaper headlines and imagery of political leaders to present a subtle, satirical commentary on the United States and its leaders, that undercuts the assertions of the leaders. William Kent is credited with the creation of the slate print technique. Considered an outsider artist by his contemporary critics, Kent, as a self taught artist, adopted techniques used by artists in the Pop Art movement to his own ends, in an effort to portray upheavals in American society during the 1960s. GOOD condition. Needs restoration/conservation. Faint, large dampstain at the lower right corner. Faint foxing present to the whole piece. Paper is wrinkled, with some large curls and faint creases, presumably from being stored rolled at some point. A few small tears and chips present along the extremities. Seller Inventory # 015841

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Nation is in Good Shape. Slate Print ...

Publisher: William Kent, Publisher, No Place

Publication Date: 1964

Binding: Unbound

Condition: Good