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.
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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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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) 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)
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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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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)