This is an authentic, hand-signed color woodcut by artist Jerome Gropper. The piece, titled "Acrobats", features a striking mid-century modern aesthetic with abstract figures in black and yellow-green.
Provenance & History:
This particular piece has significant historical value as an early award-winning work. The reverse side features original exhibition labels from the Scholastic Regional Art Awards (Gold Key winner), sponsored by The Boston Globe. It was created and exhibited while the artist was at Boston Technical High School under the instruction of Fred W. Nichols.
Condition Report:
• Signatures: Hand-signed in pencil by the artist below the image.
• Paper/Mat: The print is mounted on its original heavy paper/mat.
• Signs of Age: There is visible foxing (brown spotting) and toning/yellowing on the mat and the edges of the print, consistent with age. Please refer to the high-resolution photos for a detailed view of the condition.
• Unframed: Sold as shown, mounted but unframed.