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#OP-4 - "An Awakening" by George Klauba - Small edition Lithograph, #7/8 - Titled, numbered and signed in pencil - $150.00 This lithograph depicts an anguished-appearing man, emerging from what looks like a flaming background. The artist, George Klauba" was born in 1938 on Chicago's southwest side. In 1956 he left for the Navy where he learned the art of tattooing. When he returned to Chicago, he made a name for himself as a self-taught artist, "George Tattoo". Gradually Klauba's work began to explore his experience at sea and in port. His paintings became more narrative, populated with lonely prostitutes and world-weary sailors. If we had to place an approximate time when this piece was produced, we would have to guess sometime between 1960 and 1980. We obtained it from the estate of Stuart Iverson, and this 20-year period brackets the time he was artistic director for the California Museum of Science and Industry. Stuart diet in 1991, and this is one of several we purchased from his estate... some of which are to be seen elsewhere on this website. The mat opening is 12" x 16", and it is double-matted, backed with foam core and shrink-wrapped, with an overall size of 18" x 23". For anyone wondering, the label in the UR corner is on the outside of the shrink-wrap. The condition is NearFine, with one 1/8" light smudge and a couple of tiny tan spots near the signature that do not appear to be inclusions in the paper. NO other faults. Unless the purchaser insists on an alternative shipping method and assumes all responsibility for any damage, we will ship this item unmounted, loosely rolled, protectively wrapped and shipped in a mailing tube via Priority Mail, because of the greater handling care that rate generally receives.