Jim Ridlon Shakespeare Valentine & Proteus Ltd Edition Chine Collé Print 47/50

Description: Jim Ridlon's Shakespeare Edition is a series of limited edition prints inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. The series consists of 20 prints, each one based on a different Shakespeare play. This numbered print is 47/50 and is signed by the artist. The prints are created using a technique called chine collé, which involves adhering a thin layer of paper to a heavier backing sheet during the printing process. Ridlon combines this technique with a variety of printmaking methods, including etching, aquatint, and lithography, to create richly textured and visually striking images. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist, and the edition is limited to 50 copies of each image. The Shakespeare Edition prints have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Syracuse University Art Galleries and the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. They are highly collectible and sought after by art collectors and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike. Most prints are approximately 10 in. x 7.5 in, with the exception of The Princess, which measures approximately 7.5 in x 7 in. You will receive the print:Valentine & Proteus (The Two Gentlemen of Verona) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About the Artist Upon graduating from Syracuse University in 1957, James Ridlon was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers where he spent six years. He was later traded to the Dallas Cowboys where he played an additional two years, finishing his career as an All-Pro safety. While playing in the NFL, Ridlon began his Masters of Fine Arts degree attending Stanford University and San Francisco State College. He eventually returned to Syracuse University to complete his MFA and coach the defensive backfield under the legendary coach, Ben Schwartzwalder. Ridlon was a professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University for 35 years during which time he distinguished himself as an internationally recognized artist. He retired from Syracuse University as an Emeritus Professor in 2000. Ridlon’s exhibition record spans the globe from Italy and Brazil to Canada and India. He has won several national awards and has shown in numerous national museums and university galleries, including: Purdue University, LeMoyne College, Canton Art Institute, Cornell University, Albright Knox Art Gallery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Rochester Memorial Art Gallery, Springfield Art Center, the Edward Hopper House and many others. Ridlon’s work is included in more than 500 private and public collections including: The Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, the Juilliard School of Music, Everson Museum of Art, Pro Football Hall of Fame, the United States Sports Academy, Walt Disney Corporation, Upstate Medical Center, and the American Broadcasting Company. Ridlon now works full-time in his studio in New Woodstock, NY.

Price: 41.97 USD

Location: Syracuse, New York

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