{"product_id":"irving-petlin-original-drawing-in-pastels","title":"Irving Petlin – Original Drawing in pastels\u2028","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis evocative \u003cb\u003edrawing\u003c\/b\u003e by Irving Petlin is executed in \u003cb\u003epastel on fine Vélin paper \u003c\/b\u003eand dates from 1979, a mature period in the artist’s career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe work is \u003cb\u003ehand-signed and dated\u003c\/b\u003e in pencil by Irving Petlin at the lower margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith inscription on the reverse - visible through plexiglas \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe composition presents a \u003cb\u003ehaunting, human-like \u003c\/b\u003efigure that seems to emerge from a fragile, eroded landscape. Soft layers of pastel create a muted palette of ochres, pale yellows, and subtle greens, while darker accents define the facial features and torso, lending the image \u003cb\u003ea sense of vulnerability and quiet intensity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe work is \u003cb\u003eprofessionally framed\u003c\/b\u003e in our own frame-shop, in exclusive hand-made wooden frame, with \u003cb\u003ePlexiglas® Optical HC\u003c\/b\u003e, scratch-resistant and UV-protected. Preserving its original integrity and visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFramed size approx. 72 x 52 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrving Petlin (US 1934 - 2018)\u003c\/b\u003e studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and later in Paris, where he was\u003cb\u003e influenced by European modernism and existential philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePetlin became associated with the \u003cb\u003efigurative revival in postwar American art,\u003c\/b\u003e developing a distinctive style marked by introspection, subtle narrative, and emotional resonance. His works are held in major museum collections worldwide, including the \u003cb\u003eMuseum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Tate.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAuthenticity and provenance guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003eDelivered with a certificate of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003eWorldwide shipping, tax-friendly to the USA and other countries.\u003cbr\u003eCustom handmade framing available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SitterArt.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53766522208595,"sku":null,"price":3400.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1711\/1614\/files\/IrvingPetlin-sitterart.jpg?v=1778868805","url":"https:\/\/sitterart.com\/de\/products\/irving-petlin-original-drawing-in-pastels","provider":"SitterArt.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}