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Title: Alexander Calder - Amnesty International Framed - 1977 Offset Lithograph 30.5" x 23"

Description: "Amnesty International Framed" by Alexander Calder, 1977 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 30.5 x 23 inches, with an image size of 30.5 x 23 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is currently framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: Framed in white wood with a 2-inch archival mat, this striking first edition poster by Alexander Calder was created in 1977 for Artists for Amnesty, a landmark series supporting Amnesty International’s Prisoners of Conscience Year.

The series, featuring works by 15 internationally renowned artists, was exhibited in early 1977 at New York University’s Grey Art Gallery, bringing global attention to issues of political imprisonment and human rights.

Calder’s composition delivers a powerful visual narrative: a commanding figure wielding a whip alongside a horse, contrasted by two figures in apparent escape. The scene evokes tension, resistance, and the universal struggle for freedom—core themes at the heart of Amnesty International’s mission.

Executed in Calder’s signature style, the poster features bold lines, dynamic movement, and vivid color, creating both visual impact and emotional resonance. It stands as not only an important example of Calder’s graphic work, but also a historic artifact of art’s role in social advocacy.

A compelling and collectible piece, this poster bridges fine art and activism—ideal for collectors of modern art, political posters, and museum-quality prints.
Shipping Size:42 in. x 36 in. x 6 in.

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A: Near Mint, very light signs of handling

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Alexander Calder - Amnesty International Framed - 1977 Offset Lithograph 30.5" x 23"

Name: Alexander Calder - Amnesty International Framed - 1977 Offset Lithograph 30.5\" x 23\"
Brand: Alexander Calder
SKU: 235551530
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock