Description
This is a distinguished original offset-lithograph vintage exhibition poster from 1990, created to commemorate Conger Metcalf: A Retrospective, a significant solo exhibition presented at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This is not a reproduction—it is a genuine lithographic poster documenting an important retrospective survey of this accomplished 20th-century American artist.
Conger Metcalf (1914–1998) was a respected painter and printmaker whose career spanned over five decades, establishing him as a significant figure in American figurative art. His work is characterized by romantic imagery infused with technical mastery and emotional depth. The imagery on this poster—a contemplative young woman with a mandolin seated beside a lush bouquet of roses—exemplifies Metcalf’s signature approach to figurative composition, blending classical subject matter with painterly sensitivity.
The painting featured on this poster was created in 1980, a pivotal moment in Metcalf’s artistic practice, and its selection for the 1990 retrospective underscores its cultural and artistic significance. The composition evokes both intimacy and narrative tension, inviting viewers into a world of aesthetic refinement and poetic reverie. This poster served as the primary promotional material for the retrospective, making it a direct artifact of the exhibition’s curatorial vision.
Condition & Presentation: The poster measures 18″ × 24″, a generous exhibition size ideal for prominent display. In excellent condition with vibrant color registration and minimal wear, this piece is ready for immediate framing or display. The offset-lithographic process employed here ensured superior color fidelity and archival stability compared to traditional lithography.
Collectibility: Original exhibition posters from the 1990s documenting American regional art surveys are increasingly sought by collectors of contemporary American art, institutional ephemera, and Midwestern cultural history. This Metcalf retrospective poster represents both artistic documentation and cultural significance, particularly for collectors interested in 20th-century figurative painting and exhibition history.
Display & Framing: Perfect for galleries, offices, educational institutions, or serious collectors of American art and exhibition history. The generous 18″ × 24″ format makes a striking wall presence.
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