Item Tag: Americana

Wonderful original signed limited hand pulled, dust grained, photogravure printed by Jon Goodman, the acknowledged master of the technique, from the negative by Kurt Markus (1947-2022) , renowned western photographer, of one of his most iconic images: “Batwings And Spur” in 1989. This was issued for the 1989 Vail Analyst Conference of US WEST in a paper portfolio with description of the print and limitation and with a semi-transparent cover sheet, This sheet is signed by former US WEST Chief executive John Trygg. Everything is in pristine condition. Sheet size is 16″ by 12 1/2″; image plate size is 8 3/8″ by 6 7/8″. Signed in pencil by Kurt Markus and numbered 140/300. Needless to say this edition is quite rare.KURT MARKUS is an internationally acclaimed fine art photographer known for his black-and-white portraits, magazine and fashion work, landscapes, and nudes. The recipient of many of American photography’s highest honors, including several Clio Awards and Life magazine’s Alfred Eisenstaedt Award, Markus has also directed music videos and documentaries, written screenplays, and shot advertising campaigns for such diverse clients as BMW, Nike, and Kodak. His work has been presented at numerous museums and prestigious emporiums of fine art, including the Peter Fetterman Gallery in Santa Monica, the Obscura Gallery in Santa Fe, and New York City’s Staley-Wise Gallery. Critics have praised his “unique vision” and his “powerful sense of realism.” A reviewer in The New Yorker once called his images “quietly, unfailingly artful.” In 1994, Markus was one of five photographers selected to participate in a special 25th anniversary edition of Rolling Stone presenting the living legends of rock-n-roll.Markus is perhaps best known for his portraits of cowboys in the American West, a subject that, given his Montana background, came naturally to him. His cowboy images—gritty, respectful, and somehow timeless—possess an elegiac quality as they document a world of toil and rugged competence that’s slowly vanishing from the American landscape. Markus has published three books of cowboy photography: After Barbed Wire, Buckaroo, and Cowpuncher, which in 2002 was named the most outstanding art book of year by the Cowboy Hall of Fame. PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK AND BUY WITH CONFIDENCE. The photos are considered to be part of the description. Please view them carefully. Please write with any questions before buying or bidding. SHIPPING: Purchasers of multiple items please wait for my combined invoice before paying in order to allow for full insurance and combined shipping reduction. Failure to comply may result in items being sent separately & without combined shipping. No handling fees added. RETURNS: We strive to provide quality images, detailed informative descriptions and take special care to note or show any imperfections and damage. Returns will be accepted only in the event that an item has been misrepresented. FEEDBACK: We always leave positive feedback upon completion of a satisfactory and hope you will do the same.