Robert Indiana (1928-2018) - Set : Originale Entwurfszeichnung & Art Print

Exceptional two-part ensemble by Robert Indiana, consisting of an original pencil design drawing (right) and a black-and-white art print (left) showing the later invitation to an exhibition.

Both works are associated with Robert Indiana’s exhibition at Gallery Denise René, New York, which opened on November 22, 1972.

From the estate of Robert Indiana in Vinalhaven, Maine.

1. Original Design Drawing – Pentagon
On the right is an original pencil drawing featuring a geometric pentagon composition. The fine pencil lines reveal the drawing and design process, offering insight into the artist’s geometric planning and visual language.

At the lower right is the handwritten note “B/W” (Black/White), referring to the intended black-and-white version.

This drawing served as the design for the 1972 exhibition at Gallery Denise René in New York.


2. Black-and-White Art Print – Exhibition Opening 1972
On the left is the related black-and-white art print, showing the graphic design for the opening of Robert Indiana’s exhibition at Galllery Denise René.

Presented together, the original pencil drawing and the corresponding black-and-white art print create a compelling dialogue between the design and the finished graphic work.
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Denise René and Robert Indiana

The art print documents the opening of Robert Indiana’s exhibition on November 22, 1972, at Gallery Denise René, 6 West 57th Street, New York.

The French gallery owner Denise René (1913–2012) was one of the most influential figures in the international art scene of the 20th century. She founded her gallery in Paris in 1944 and was a leading advocate of geometric abstraction, as well as kinetic and concrete art.

Through her commitment to the international avant-garde, she presented important artists and had a lasting impact on the development of abstract art after the Second World War.

In the early 1970s, she also operated a gallery in New York. The exhibition “Robert Indiana: New Paintings and Sculpture” was held there on November 22, 1972.
It ran until December 30, 1972, and featured new paintings and sculptures by the artist, including works from the series Decade: Autoportrait, ART, ONE, and LOVE.

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Both works are professionally and beautifully framed together.
They are float-mounted on black linen and housed in a handmade white wooden frame with PLEXIGLAS Optical HC.
This high-quality acrylic glazing is scratch-resistant and offers protection from UV radiation.
Framed dimensions: approx. 44 × 54 cm.

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Robert Indiana (1928–2018) was a leading figure in American Pop Art. He became world-famous for his iconic “LOVE” motif, which appears in numerous variations, sculptures, and public installations. Indiana’s works combine typographic clarity with socially relevant messages, creating a distinctive visual language.

Indiana’s works can be found in major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Whitney Museum, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. His influence extends beyond the visual arts, as his designs have been realized in sculptures, postage stamps, and large-scale public works.

CONDITION
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