About The Artist
Michael Knigin, born in Brooklyn, NY in 1942, was a prominent figure in the art world, known for his expertise in lithography and screen-printing. Educated at Tyler School of Art, Temple University, and trained at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Knigin started his career teaching at the Pratt Gra...
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The David Barnett Gallery is Wisconsin's premier gallery with the broadest range of art available in the region, including works of art that represent more than 600 artists. The gallery specializes in European and American masters, regional and nationally recognized artists and emerging artists. This gallery also offers museum quality custom framing, restoration, conservation, appraisals, printing, transportation and delivery. 
Artist: Michael Knigin
Price: $2,200.00
Medium: Printmaking
Ship From Milwaukee, WI
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Creation Date: 1979
Materials: Lithograph
Dimensions: 37" x 29"
Condition: Excellent condition.
Finish: Framed
About the Item: "Thunder & Shower I, After Yoshitaki" is an original color lithograph by Michael Knigin from his Japanese suite. The artist signed the piece lower right and titled it lower left. This piece is edition 263/300. It depicts a figure in traditional Japanese woodblock style with an umbrella in front of a photograph of an aerial photograph of a city. This piece is archivally framed to museum standards with acid free foamboard, UF5 plexiglas, and housed in a thin gold finished frame. Artwork Size: 26 3/4" x 18 7/8" Frame Size: 36 1/2" x 28 7/8"
About The Artist
Michael Knigin, born in Brooklyn, NY in 1942, was a prominent figure in the art world, known for his expertise in lithography and screen-printing. Educated at Tyler School of Art, Temple University, and trained at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Knigin started his career teaching at the Pratt Graphic Center in Manhattan. In 1966, he founded Chiron Press, the first U.S. facility combining lithography and screen-printing, collaborating with notable artists like Andy Warhol. He co-authored two books on lithography and established the first professional lithography workshop in Israel. Knigin, also a Pratt Institute professor, was recognized for his artistic contributions, including interpreting NASA’s space shuttle missions through his art. He won several awards and was featured in major publications. His work, showcased in over 17 solo and 120 group shows, is part of over 60 museum and corporate collections. Renowned for his commissions and contributions in art, education, and cultural exchange, Knigin passed away on January 27, 2011, after battling lung cancer.
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