Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

American, 1939-1995

A sculptor of animals and American Indian shamanistic objects, filmmaker, and painter, Nancy Graves had a highly successful and varied career, primarily in New York City. In her abstract work, she united her interest in anthropology, totemic objects, cartography, and biomorphic shapes. She was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and became a graduate of Vassar College in 1961 and then Yale University's School of Art and Architecture. Graves won a Fulbright-Hayes Fellowship for painting, allowing her to spend a year in Paris in 1964-65. In the next few years, she traveled in North Africa and the Near East and lived and worked in Florence, Italy where she did her first signature work, which was sculptures of life-size Bactrian camels. In 1966, she moved to New York City and further experimented with ways to produced these sculptures by building wood and steel armatures, covering them with skins of animal embryos, stuffing the skins with polyurethane to form humps, and tinting the skins with oil paints. In 1968, she had her first New York one-woman show at the Graham Gallery followed by her second one-woman show at the Whitney Museum in 1969. Both exhibitions featured her camels. In 1972 at the Philadelphia Institute of Contemporary Art, she made sculpture suggestive of Indian objects such as bones, skins, and feathers and added also steel rods to this motif for other exhibitions. As a filmmaker, she has had showings in film festivals in London, New York, and Boston. Source: Charlotte Rubinstein, "American Women Artists"

Artist: Nancy Graves

Nancy Graves"Untitled" by Nancy Graves (Abstract, Colorful, Pink, Pattern, Nature, Brick), 1980

$2,200

"Untitled" by Nancy Graves (Abstract, Colorful, Pink, Pattern, Nature, Brick)

By Nancy Graves

Located in New York, NY

This edition was commissioned in 1980 by Lincoln Center to commemorate its 10th Annual Community Festival. The signed and numbered edition is 144 was printed at Fine Creations. Born in 1940 (Pittsfield, MA), Nancy Graves explored the interplay between the replication of nature and the formal values of abstract art in her wide variety of works throughout her life. Thought she first gained attention with her realistic, life-sized camel sculptures, she was later inspired to draw, paint and print by visual representations of natural phenomena, like weather and moon maps...

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1980s Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Screen

Nancy GravesNancy Graves, Calibrate, 16 color Etching/Aquatint/Engraving, Signed/N, Framed, 1981

$7,500

Nancy Graves, Calibrate, 16 color Etching/Aquatint/Engraving, Signed/N, Framed

By Nancy Graves

Located in New York, NY

Nancy Graves Calibrate, 1981 16 color etching, aquatint, engraving and lithograph. Printed from 5 copper plates, 1 zinc plate and 1 stone Hand signed, numbered 12/30 dated on the fro...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint, Lithograph

Nancy GravesTo Be Little Consciousness - Original Aquatint by Nancy Graves - 1991, 1991

$1,035

To Be Little Consciousness - Original Aquatint by Nancy Graves - 1991

By Nancy Graves

Located in Roma, IT

To Be Little Consciousness is an original contemporary artwork realied by Nancy Graves in 1991. Mixed colored aquatint and soft varnish. Hand signed an...

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1980s Abstract Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Nancy GravesOriginal Graham Gallery invite, hand signed by sculptor Nancy Graves, Framed, 1968

$8,500

Original Graham Gallery invite, hand signed by sculptor Nancy Graves, Framed

By Nancy Graves

Located in New York, NY

Here's something nobody you know has - and good luck finding another hand signed by the artist anywhere else in the world. These iconic works were exhibited in the widely publicized ...

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1960s Abstract Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Pencil, Lithograph, Offset

Nancy GravesLarge Nancy Graves Color Aquatint Drypoint Etching Screenprint Metallic Gold, 1988

$5,500

Large Nancy Graves Color Aquatint Drypoint Etching Screenprint Metallic Gold

By Nancy Graves

Located in Surfside, FL

Nancy Graves, American (1939-1995) Borborygmi (1988) aquatint, drypoint, gold leaf and screenprint on Fabriano Artistico paper pencil hand signed by artist lower right, numbered 4/50 (there were also 6 Artist Proofs of this edition) plate: 49.5 x 49.5 inches Publisher: 2RC Edizioni d'Arte, Rome Nancy Graves (December 23, 1939 – October 21, 1995) was an American woman sculptor, painter, printmaker, and sometime-filmmaker known for her focus on natural phenomena like camels or maps of the moon. Her works are included in many public collections, including those of the National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.), the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Gallery of Australia (Canberra), Walker Art Center (Minneapolis), and the Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg). When Graves was just 29, she was given a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art. At the time she was the youngest artist, and fifth woman to achieve this honor. Graves was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Her interest in art, nature, and anthropology was fostered by her father, an accountant at a local museum. After graduating from Vassar College in English Literature, Graves attended Yale University, where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees. Fellow Yale Art and Architecture alumni of the 1960s include the painters, photographers, and sculptors Brice Marden, Richard Serra, Chuck Close, Janet Fish, Gary Hudson...

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1980s Contemporary Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Nancy GravesVertigo, 1980

$3,900

Vertigo

By Nancy Graves

Located in New York, NY

Signed and numbered in pencil with studio blindstamp Color screenprint on Arches Cover paper 29.75 x 35.5 inches

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1980s Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Nancy GravesBorborygmi, 1988

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Borborygmi

By Nancy Graves

Located in New York, NY

Borborygmi, 1988 Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil in lower margin Aquatint with colors 49 x 49 inches

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1980s Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Piero DorazioUntitled, 1964

$950

H 12.5 in W 18 in D 0.1 in

Untitled

By Piero Dorazio

Located in Summit, NJ

Gorgeous aquatint in reds and oranges by Piero Dorazio (Italian 1927-2005). This aquatint is on heavy "Umbria" Fabriano paper. It is signed and dated 1964 in the lower margin in penc...

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1960s Abstract Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Joan MitchellFields I /// Joan Mitchell Large Diptych Etching Aquatint Female Abstract Artist, 1992

$75,000

H 37.25 in W 48.88 in

Fields I /// Joan Mitchell Large Diptych Etching Aquatint Female Abstract Artist

By Joan Mitchell

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Joan Mitchell (American, 1925-1992) Title: "Fields I" Portfolio: Fields *Signed and numbered by Mitchell in pencil (on second sheet) lower right Year: 1992 Medium: Original E...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio, Handmade Paper

Roy AhlgrenThunder Bay, 1986

$400

H 19 in W 15 in D 0.01 in

Thunder Bay

By Roy Ahlgren

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Thunder Bay" 1986 is a color serigraph on Wove paper by noted American artist Roy Ahlgren, 1927-2011 It is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 14/95 in penci...

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Mid-20th Century Op Art Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Screen

Johnny Friedlaender"Montagne Ocre" Very large etching with aquatint, 1973

$2,400

H 38 in W 48 in D 2 in

"Montagne Ocre" Very large etching with aquatint

By Johnny Friedlaender

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Montagne Ocre" 1973 in an original color etching with aquatint on Arches paper by noted Polish artist Johnny Friedlaender, 1912-1992. It is hand signed and inscribed E.A. (Epreuve d'Artiste) in pencil by the artist. The image and paper size is is 28 x 38.5 inches, framed size is 48 x 38 inches. Custom framed in a wooden gold with dark brown patina frame, with off white matting. The artwork is in excellent condition, the frame is in very good condition, it has very minor restorations, practically invisible. This artwork is one of the largest work on paper ever created by the artist. About the artist: Johnny Friedlaender (26 December 1912 – 18 June 1992) was a leading 20th century artist, whose works have been exhibited in Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Japan and the United States. He has been influential upon other notable artists, who were students in his Paris gallery. His preferred medium of aquatint etching is a technically difficult artistic process, of which Friedlaender has been a pioneer. Johnny Gotthard...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Max BillUntitled from "Kinderstern" - Max Bill, Hard Edge, Color Field, Bright Colors, 1989

$2,330

H 29.93 in W 22.84 in

Untitled from "Kinderstern" - Max Bill, Hard Edge, Color Field, Bright Colors

By Max Bill

Located in Köln, DE

Screenprint by Max Bill. From the portfolio "Kinderstern". No Title, 1989 76 x 58 cm Copy 61/100 Edition of 100 (approx.)

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1980s Abstract Geometric Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Screen

Jean MiotteJean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Lithograph, 1990

$2,817

H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in

Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Lithograph

By Jean Miotte

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Jean Miotte - Rare Original Signed Lithograph Title: Abstract Composition Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm Edition: 64/99 Signed and Numbered in pencil Jean Miotte, 1926 - 2016 Miotte came o...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Al HeldRUSSELL'S WAY, 1989

$7,500

H 35.25 in W 44.5 in D 0.2 in

RUSSELL'S WAY

By Al Held

Located in Three Oaks, MI

In excellent condition from an edition of 50, this piece is beautifully framed in museum-quality materials. Al Held is best remembered for his large-scale paintings of bright, hard-e...

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1880s Abstract Expressionist Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Richard Serra"Untitled" Richard Serra, Black and White, Sculptural, Simple Abstracted Form, 1990

$7,000

H 26.5 in W 19.5 in

"Untitled" Richard Serra, Black and White, Sculptural, Simple Abstracted Form

By Richard Serra

Located in New York, NY

Richard Serra Untitled, 1990 Signed and dated lower left, stamped Gemini G.E.L. on the reverse Screen-print on PTI Supra paper 26 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches 430/500 Known for large-scale ...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Paper, Screen

Ilya BolotowskyUNTITLED, 1965

$1,500

H 36 in W 24 in D 3 in

UNTITLED

By Ilya Bolotowsky

Located in Portland, ME

Bolotowsky, Ilya (American, born Russia, 1907-1981). From PORTFOLIO III Silkscreen (serigraph) printed in two shades of red and in blue on white wove paper, 1965. Published by Paraso...

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Mid-20th Century Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Screen

Michel CiryVeronique's veil, 1960

$411

H 24.02 in W 19.69 in

Veronique's veil

By Michel Ciry

Located in Paris, FR

Etching and aquatint, 1960 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 31/50 61.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 24.02 in. x 19.69 in. (paper) 42.00 cm. x 42.50 cm. 16.54 in. x 16.73 in. (im...

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1960s Abstract Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Stan SolomonPop Art Surreal Large Colorful Screenprint with Mod Balls of Color Serigraph, 1990

$650

H 36 in W 40 in

Pop Art Surreal Large Colorful Screenprint with Mod Balls of Color Serigraph

Located in Surfside, FL

Titled: After the Beginning, one of his most desirable large serigraph silkscreen works. It depicts inter galactic outer space with planets, orbs of bright day glo, neon color in a s...

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1990s Surrealist Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Wifredo LamWifredo Lam (1902–1982) - Untitled - Coloured etching and aquatint - 1966, 1966

$1,291

H 24.41 in W 17.45 in D 0.04 in

Wifredo Lam (1902–1982) - Untitled - Coloured etching and aquatint - 1966

By Wifredo Lam

Located in Varese, IT

Coloured etching and aquatint, edited in 1979. Limited edition of 130 copies , numbered as 92/130 in lower left corner. Hand-signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner. Paper ...

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1970s Abstract Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Previously Available Items

Nancy Graves"VIII", 1972

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H 28.75 in W 36.5 in D 1 in

"VIII"

By Nancy Graves

Located in Astoria, NY

Nancy Graves (American, 1939-1995), "VIII", Screenprint, 1972, signed in pencil and dated lower right, titled, and numbered "47 / 100" lower left, silver-tone frame. Image: 22.25" W ...

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1970s Abstract Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Paper, Screen

Nancy GravesNeferchidea /// Abstract Geometric Expressionist Nancy Graves Female Artist, 1987

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H 39.5 in W 46.75 in

Neferchidea /// Abstract Geometric Expressionist Nancy Graves Female Artist

By Nancy Graves

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Nancy Graves (American, 1939-1995) Title: "Neferchidea" Portfolio: Black Ground Series *Signed and dated by Graves in pencil lower right Year: 1987 Medium: Original Etching, ...

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1980s Abstract Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Nancy GravesLarge Nancy Graves Color Aquatint Drypoint Etching Screenprint Metallic Gold, 1988

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H 51 in W 51 in

Large Nancy Graves Color Aquatint Drypoint Etching Screenprint Metallic Gold

By Nancy Graves

Located in Surfside, FL

Nancy Graves, American (1939-1995) Borborygmi (1988) aquatint, drypoint, gold leaf and screenprint on Fabriano Artistico paper pencil hand signed by arti...

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1980s Contemporary Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Screen

Nancy GravesMappe Rossi - Original Etching and Aquatint by Nancy Graves - 1985, 1985

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H 36.23 in W 41.34 in D 0.08 in

Mappe Rossi - Original Etching and Aquatint by Nancy Graves - 1985

By Nancy Graves

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 59 x 79 cm. Mappe Rossi is an original color etching and aquatint realized in 1985 by Nancy Graves (Pittsfield 1939 - New York 1995). ...

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1980s Abstract Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Nancy GravesLunar Landscape VI, 1972

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H 22.5 in W 29.75 in

Lunar Landscape VI

By Nancy Graves

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Nancy Stevenson Graves, American (1940 - 1995) Title: Lunar Landscape VI Year: 1972 Medium: Lithograph, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 35/100 Size: 22.5 x 29.75 inches

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1970s Contemporary Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Nancy GravesEquivalent (Padon 22), 1980

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H 29.5 in W 40 in

Equivalent (Padon 22)

By Nancy Graves

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Nancy Stevenson Graves, American (1940 - 1995) Title: Equivalent (Padon 22) Year: 1980 Medium: Silkscreen, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: AP 4/14 (dedicated to Bob) I...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Nancy GravesLarge Nancy Graves Metallic Screen Print on Paper, 1984

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H 29.25 in W 41.75 in

Large Nancy Graves Metallic Screen Print on Paper

By Nancy Graves

Located in Surfside, FL

Beautiful large metallic screen print by Nancy Graves. Artists Proof edition 6/9. pencil signed lower right. Nancy Graves (December 23, 1939 – October 21,...

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1980s Contemporary Nancy Graves Abstract Prints

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Screen

Nancy Graves abstract prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Nancy Graves abstract prints available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Nancy Graves in aquatint, etching, screen print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1980s and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Nancy Graves abstract prints, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Dan Christensen, Peter Voulkos, and Al Held. Nancy Graves abstract prints prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $735 and tops out at $7,500, while the average work can sell for $3,350.