Betye Saar (American, b. 1926). Keep for Old Memories, 1976. Offset lithograph on paper. 13-3/4 x 18-1/8 inches (34.9 x ...

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Betye Saar (American, b. 1926)
Keep for Old Memories, 1976
Offset lithograph on paper
13-3/4 x 18-1/8 inches (34.9 x 46.0 cm) (sheet)
Ed. 57/250
Signed, numbered, and dated in pencil along lower edge
Printed by Cirrus Editions, Ltd., Los Angeles

Black Art from a Distinguished Collector

"To me, the trick is to seduce the viewer. If you can get the viewer to look at a work of art, then you might be able to give them some sort of message."

-Betye Saar


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