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Charles Bragg
"Roll Em" Vintage Satirical Etching, Signed 75/100

1970s

$750
£568.64
€663.86
CA$1,072.43
A$1,088.96
CHF 621.64
MX$13,158.24
NOK 7,302.15
SEK 7,282.22
DKK 4,962.91

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"Roll Em" Vintage Satirical Etching, Signed 75/100 Satirical etching by Charles Bragg (American, 1931-2017). A large crew of cameramen and musicians watch and record as a couple is intimate off-screen, with only their legs visible. The group are all formally dressed with neutral expressions as they record and provide music for the off-page activities. The etching is printed in a deep umber toned ink. Numbered as "75/100" in roman numerals in the bottom left corner. Titled "Roll Em" in center edge. Signed "Charles Bragg" in bottom right corner. Frame size: 14" H x 19.82" W Image size: 6.38" H x 12.88" W Charles Bragg (American, 1931-2017) was a painter, sculptor, and illustrator of commentary on human behavior, based out of Los Angeles, California. Bragg often injected his sense of humor and appreciation of satire into his subjects, many of which are cartoonish and seem half human and half animal. He also depicted serious subjects, ones that become poignant commentaries on the human condition. Bragg was born in St. Louis Missouri in 1931. His parents were vaudeville performers, and he spent most of his young life traveling on tour with them. During his teenage years, he went to New York's High School of Music & Art in Harlem. At 18, he ran away with his high school sweetheart, fellow artist Jennie Tomao. Before pursuing art, Bragg worked as a cow driver, a truck driver, a stand-up comedian, and a factory worker. He eventually settled in California, where he began his artistic career. He started by painting portraits of wealthy families, as well as offering lessons. He began to pursue his own creative work and experienced some success. His success came from the humor and satirical style of his work, which often portrayed flaws in American society. His political opinions are featured in his work. Bragg has referred to himself as a "devoted student of the human race" and an "observer." Bragg's works have been showcased in museums and exhibits around the world, and he has had work commissioned by Playboy magazine. In 1986, PBS made a documentary about him called "Charles Bragg - One of a Kind." One of Bragg's lithographs, The Screen Goddess, is featured prominently in the opening scene of the 1992 Robert Altman film, The Player.
  • Creator:
    Charles Bragg (1931, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1970s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 19.82 in (50.35 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Piece is in excellent condition. Frame is used and has some minor scratches on the wood which will be minimized prior to shipping.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JMA 100461stDibs: LU54217709772

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