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James Rosenquist's Alphabet Avalanche, 1979 lithograph, abstract shapes with vibrant stripes and monochrome fan linked by staircase on dark background.

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Lithograph in colors on Twinrocker paper - Published by Bird Island Publishing - Printed by Vermilion Editions, Minneapolis - Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil // Alphabet Avalanche by James Rosenquist, created in 1979, is a bold lithograph that embodies the artist’s fascination with fragmented imagery and dynamic composition. This limited edition print, produced in an edition of 85, showcases a striking combination of abstract forms set against a dark, textured background. The composition features two prominent shapes—a circular form filled with vibrant, striped patterns, and a semi-circular fan-like shape—linked by a diagonal, staircase-like structure that slices through the scene. The vibrant stripes and contrasting monochrome fan evoke a sense of movement, as if capturing an avalanche of shapes and colors tumbling across the paper. Rosenquist’s characteristic use of bright colors and juxtaposed textures creates a visually engaging piece that blends abstraction with hints of mechanical and architectural forms. Signed, titled, and numbered in pencil, Alphabet Avalanche invites viewers to explore its energetic arrangement, a testament to Rosenquist's innovative approach to contemporary art.

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James Rosenquist

Alphabet Avalanche, 1979

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Lithograph in colors on Twinrocker paper - Published by Bird Island Publishing - Printed by Vermilion Editions, Minneapolis - Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil // Alphabet Avalanche by James Rosenquist, created in 1979, is a bold lithograph that embodies the artist’s fascination with fragmented imagery and dynamic composition. This limited edition print, produced in an edition of 85, showcases a striking combination of abstract forms set against a dark, textured background. The composition features two prominent shapes—a circular form filled with vibrant, striped patterns, and a semi-circular fan-like shape—linked by a diagonal, staircase-like structure that slices through the scene. The vibrant stripes and contrasting monochrome fan evoke a sense of movement, as if capturing an avalanche of shapes and colors tumbling across the paper. Rosenquist’s characteristic use of bright colors and juxtaposed textures creates a visually engaging piece that blends abstraction with hints of mechanical and architectural forms. Signed, titled, and numbered in pencil, Alphabet Avalanche invites viewers to explore its energetic arrangement, a testament to Rosenquist's innovative approach to contemporary art.

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Sketch For Forest Ranger, 1967

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Moon Box, 1971

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Ice Point From Art And Sport, 1983

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USD 4,450

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Yellow Landing, 1974

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Nuclear Neighborhood, 1977

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USD 3,750

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James Rosenquist

Horse Blinders (South), 1972

Limited Edition Print

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USD 6,200

James Rosenquist, Towel, Star, Sunglasses, hand-colored etching with vibrant colors, concentric rings, and sunglasses outline.

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Towel, Star, Sunglasses, 1977

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Etching

USD 3,750

James Rosenquist's Where the Water Goes, 1989 collage print, faucet over a pink, blue, and green explosion, blending abstract and mechanical forms.

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James Rosenquist’s Universal Star Leg lithograph, red splattered background with geometric shapes and a suspended stone.

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Universal Star Leg, 1974

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USD 3,200

James Rosenquist, Federal Spending (second state), etching and aquatint, features three abstract red shapes suggesting division and balance.

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Federal Spending (second State), 1978

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A Pale Angels Halo (Yellow), 1973

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Federal Spending, 1978

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Miles, 1975

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USD 2,000

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Just Desert Israel 2nd State, 1979

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James Rosenquist's Tide (2nd State), etching, fragmented blue geometric forms and circular elements, set against a textured background, 1976.

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Tide (2nd State), 1976

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Swing Screen, 1976

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Window Washer Glass House, 1978

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USD 1,450

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Window Washer Glass House (black And White), 1978

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The Flame Still Dances On Leos Book, 1997

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James Rosenquist

SPOKES (green), 1978

Limited Edition Print

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James Rosenquist The Kabuki Blushes mixed media print; bold colors, fragmented images, and textured layers creating a surreal atmosphere.

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The Kabuki Blushes (from Secrets In Carnations), 1986

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USD 8,950

James Rosenquist's Certificate 1962 etching showing an arm and fist in a scratchy frame, blending abstract and photorealistic elements.

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Certificate, 1962

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Tide, 1979

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Somewhere To Light, 1966

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USD 6,600

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Black Star, 1978

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James Rosenquist, The Book Disappears for the Fast Student 2nd State, etching and aquatint; blue-toned with circular forms and speckled background.

James Rosenquist

The Book Disappears For The Fast Student 2nd State, 1978

Limited Edition Print

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USD 1,100

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Horse Blinders (North), 1972

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USD 5,500

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Alphabet Avalanche, 1979

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USD 6,620

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James Rosenquist

Starfish, 1974

Limited Edition Print

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James Rosenquist's Spring Cheer, 1st State, 1978 etching and aquatint, featuring red Pegasus, circular patterns, and branch with gradient oval.

James Rosenquist

Spring Cheer, 1st. State , 1978

Limited Edition Print

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USD 4,250

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Spokes , 1977

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

USD 4,390

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Hot Lake, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

USD 4,390

James Rosenquist, Flamingo Capsule, screenprint; abstract collage with American flag, metallic textures, and vivid color gradients.

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Flamingo Capsule, 1973

Limited Edition Print

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USD 18,500

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High Pool, 1966

Limited Edition Print

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USD 6,700

James Rosenquist, Circles of Confusion, screenprint; blurred colorful circles with GE logos and white dots on a vibrant background.

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Circles Of Confusion, 1965

Limited Edition Print

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EUR 2,500

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Gravity Feed, 1978

Limited Edition Print

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Limited Edition Print

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Sunglass Lens - Landing Net - Triangle, 1974

Limited Edition Print

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New York Says It, 1983

Limited Edition Print

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Star Ladder (Second State), 1978

Limited Edition Print

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USD 3,400

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Rails, 1975-1976

Limited Edition Print

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Pushbuttons, 1972

Limited Edition Print

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USD 7,500

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Forehead 2, 1968

Limited Edition Print

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USD 6,500

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James Rosenquist

Flameout For Picasso, 1973

Limited Edition Print

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USD 4,500

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James Rosenquist

Forehead I, 1968

Limited Edition Print

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James Rosenquist

The World Art Festival, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

James Rosenquist's lithograph My Mind is a Glass of Water, 1972, depicts a white glass with water against a blue-purple gradient background.

James Rosenquist

My Mind Is A Glass Of Water, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

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