Ralston Crawford - Mary's Restaurant New Orleans 1953 - 1987 Offset Lithograph 36" X 24" Auction
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Ralston Crawford - Mary's Restaurant New Orleans 1953 - 1987 Offset Lithograph 36" x 24"
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  • Title: Ralston Crawford - Mary's Restaurant New Orleans 1953 - 1987 Offset Lithograph 36" x 24"
  • Description: "Mary's Restaurant New Orleans 1953" by Ralston Crawford, 1987 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 36 x 24 inches, with an image size of 17 x 20.675 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: This striking exhibition poster features a photograph by Ralston Crawford, capturing Mary’s Restaurant, New Orleans (1953)—a quintessential example of his fascination with American vernacular architecture and roadside culture. Rendered in crisp black and white, the image emphasizes bold signage, geometric structure, and the quiet poetry of everyday places.
    Published for the “Road and Roadside: American Photographs, 1930–1986” exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago (1987), the poster pairs Crawford’s modernist eye with a strong graphic layout, anchored by a vibrant green field that gives it a fresh, contemporary presence.
    Ideal for kitchens, offices, or urban interiors, this piece appeals to collectors drawn to mid-century photography, Americana, and signage aesthetics. It pairs well with simple black or white frames, allowing the typography and composition to stand out.
    A compelling blend of documentary photography and design—celebrating the overlooked beauty of the American roadside.
    Framing available upon request.
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    • Condition
    A: Mint
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    Ralston Crawford - Mary's Restaurant New Orleans 1953 - 1987 Offset Lithograph 36" x 24"

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