Raphael Soyer

Arshile Gorky (Memories Portfolio)

An original lithograph by the twentieth century American artist, Raphael Soyer, "Arshile Gorky" was published by the "Associated American Artists" in 1969 for the 'Memories portfolio', a set of ten large lithographs printed in the sole limited edition of one hundred and fifty impressions. This particular impression hails from the collection of Roger Trlak and is signed and numbered by Raphael Soyer in pencil. Raphael Soyer's beautiful lithographic portrayal of the artist, Arshile Gorky (1905-1948), becomes even more appreciated when one reads these words written by the artist;

"Arshile Gorky was a 'contemporary'. I knew him better than my 'elders', Weber, Sloan, Hartley. He liked to come to my studio, which was across from where he and Agnes lived on Union Square. He would appear several times a week and sketch whomever I happened to be painting. ... He made many drawings of me too, and I painted and drew him whenever I had a chance. He was a fascinating subject -- tall, thin, with deer-like eyes, a naive and haunted expression and blue-black hair. He had beautiful hands." **

Arshile Gorky Original Lithograph by Raphael Soyer published by the Associated American Artists New York for the Memories Portfolio

Arshile Gorky (Memories Portfolio)

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Raphael Soyer (Tombov, Russia, 1899 - New York, 1987)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Notes	-
01.-		Arshile Gorky by Raphael Soyer	Original Lithograph	1969	Signed in Pencil by Raphael Soyer. Published by the Associated American Artists, New York for the "Memories" portfolio, edition of 123/150. Roger Trlak Collection.	Sold
02.-		Father by Raphael Soyer	Original Color Lithograph	1969	Signed in Pencil by Raphael Soyer. Published by the Associated American Artists, New York for the "Memories" portfolio, edition of 50/150. Roger Trlak Collection.	Sold
03.-		Mother and Child by Raphael Soyer	Original Lithograph	c. 1970	Signed in Pencil by Raphael Soyer."Village East" edition numbered, 37/150.	Available
04.-		Portrait of a Young Girl by Raphael Soyer	Original Lithograph	c. 1970	Signed in Pencil by Raphael Soyer. 'A.P.', Artist Proof Impression.	Available
05.-		Reclining Nude by Raphael Soyer	Original Etching	1966	Signed in Pencil by Raphael Soyer, edition of 25/30. Roger Trlak Collection.	Sold
06.-		Seamstress by Raphael Soyer	Original Color Lithograph	1969	Signed in Pencil by Raphael Soyer, edition 300/300.	Sold
07.-		Still Life by Raphael Soyer	Original Color Lithograph	1969	Signed in Pencil by Raphael Soyer. Published by the Associated American Artists, New York for the "Memories" portfolio, edition of 121/150. Roger Trlak Collection.	Sold
08.-		Standing Figure Study of a Woman by Raphael Soyer	Original Etching & Drypoint Engraving	1966	Signed by Raphael Soyer in pencil and numbered, ‘17/30’. Roger Trlak Collection.	Sold
09.-		Woman and Plant by Raphael Soyer	Original Lithograph	1969	Signed in Pencil by Raphael Soyer. Published by the Associated American Artists, New York for the "Memories" portfolio, edition of 117/150. Roger Trlak Collection.	Available

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Title:	Arshile Gorky
Artist:	Soyer, Raphael (Tombov, Russia, 1899 - New York, 1987)
Date:	1969
Medium:	Original Lithograph
Publisher:	Associated American Artists, New York
Source:	Memories Portfolio
Edition:	Limited edition of one hundred and fifty impressions, numbered 123/150.
Note:	Raphael Soyer is undoubtedly one of America's most famous twentieth century artists. He emigrated to New York City at the age of ten and shortly thereafter studied at the Art Students League while supporting himself and his family by working in factories and selling newspapers. Recognition thankfully came quickly to Raphael Soyer and in 1917 he published his first original lithograph. Raphael Soyer went on to become one of the greatest chroniclers of life in the Depression era and beyond. A full member of the National Academy, Raphael Soyer's original etchings, lithographs and paintings are included in most major American and international collections.
	One writer states, One writer states, "The glamour and gaiety of city life or the impressive vistas and mighty skyscrapers that had been attractive subjects for New York painters were ignored by Raphael Soyer as he turned toward other kinds of realities and created his compassionate images of less fortunate people. ... Raphael Soyer's sympathetic portrayals of the misfortunate and indigent were untouched by the doctrinaire or harsh commentaries of some of his artist friends." *
	In 1969 the Associated Artists of New York commissioned Soyer to create a portfolio of lithographs. This resulted in the 'Memories portfolio', a set of ten large lithographs printed in a signed, limited edition of 150 impressions. At the same time Raphael Soyer's autobiographical book, "Self-Revealment: A Memoir", was being completed, and often his writing and lithographic art dealt with the same subjects. This beautiful portrayal of the artist, Arshile Gorky (1905-1948), for example, becomes even more appreciated when one reads these words written by Raphael Soyer;
	"Arshile Gorky was a 'contemporary'. I knew him better than my 'elders', Weber, Sloan, Hartley. He liked to come to my studio, which was across from where he and Agnes lived on Union Square. He would appear several times a week and sketch whomever I happened to be painting. ... He made many drawings of me too, and I painted and drew him whenever I had a chance. He was a fascinating subject -- tall, thin, with deer-like eyes, a naive and haunted expression and blue-black hair. He had beautiful hands." **
Provenance:	From the collection of Roger Trlak. Roger Trlak (1934-1975) established the commercial art company of Martin-Trlak in Chicago. In 1972 he also opened the RST Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona where he exhibited not only his own large collection of mostly contemporary art but also held important exhibitions of many modern artists. These Included such major American and international printmakers as Joseph Hirsch, Luigi Lucioni and Paul Wunderlich. Among Trlak's closest friends in the arts community were Raphael Soyer, Ivan Albright and Hans Burkhardt. Their original prints and paintings were constantly exhibited at the RST Gallery until it was closed in 1975 due to Trlak's untimely death.
Reference:	* James Watrous, A Century of American Printmaking: 1880-1980, Madison, University of Wisconsin Press, 1984, p. 119.
	** Raphael Soyer, Self-Revealment: A Memoir, New York, Maecenas Press, Random House, 1969, p. 99.
Size:	19 X 15 1/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition:	Printed upon thick pure rag paper and with full, deckled margins as published in New York by the A.A.A. in the sole limited edition of one hundred and fifty impressions. Signed by the artist in pencil and numbered, '123/150'. A strongly printed impression and in excellent condition throughout. Arshile Gorky represents an important, original example of the famous art of Raphael Soyer, one of America's greatest twentieth century artists.
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