Maurice’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Title page, from From Jewish Poems
Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) typography by Herbert Matter (Swiss, 1907-1984) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Colophon, from From Jewish Poems
Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) typography by Herbert Matter (Swiss, 1907-1984) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Wood Box, from From Jewish Poems
Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) box made by Carolyn Horton (American, 1909-2001) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Translation page, from From Jewish Poems
Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) translated by Rose Rosenfeld typography by Herbert Matter (Swiss, 1907-1984) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Prayer shawl folder, from From Jewish Poems
Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Preface page, from From Jewish Poems
Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) preface by Larry Rivers (American, 1923-2002) typography by Herbert Matter (Swiss, 1907-1984) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

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Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) printed by Zigmunds Priede, Maurice Grosman, Frank Akers, Ben Berns, and Marve Cooper published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Heroic Sculpture, from Stones
Larry Rivers (American, 1923-2002) poetry by Frank O'Hara (American, 1926-1966) printed by Maurice Grosman (American, born Poland, 1900-1976) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)