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Fine art etching and drypoint titled "Looking for Helicopters" by the American artist Lucas Johnson (1940–2002).Created in 1999, this piece is a characteristic example of Johnson's figurative style, often featuring surreal or psychologically charged imagery. This particular work shows a man with prominent glasses drinking through a straw, with the title "LOOKING FOR HELICOPTERS" inscribed directly into the etching plate at the bottom right.Key Details of the Artwork:Artist: Lucas Johnson was a self-taught artist based in Houston, Texas, known for his intricate drawings, paintings, and prints that often explored themes of humanity and the subconscious.Medium: It is an intaglio print, specifically an etching on paper, sometimes with drypoint or mezzotint elements.Signature & Edition: The print is typically hand-signed by the artist in pencil in the lower right margin. The image you provided is numbered 2/5 in the lower left, indicating it is the second print from an edition of five.Provenance: Works like this have appeared at auction through houses such as Simpson Galleries and are represented by galleries like the Moody Gallery in Houston. |
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