Lot 1202: George Tooker Lithograph, Un Ballo in Maschera, from the Metropolitan Opera Fine Art II Portfolio

George Tooker (American, 1920-2011) color lithograph on Somerset paper, “Un Ballo in Maschera ( A Masked Ball)” 1984. A woman who holds a mask in her left hand stands between two men in heavy coats or outerwear while warm, orange light illuminates the scene. From the 1984 Metropolitan Opera Fine Art II portfolio. Signed and numbered 195/250 in white pencil, lower left. Printed by American Atelier and co-published by Circle Fine Art and Metropolitan Opera Association, with American Atelier and Metropolitan Opera Association blind stamps to lower corners and printed publisher information plus copyright date en verso. Unframed. Sheet: 30 in. H x 22 in. W. Note: This print relates to Giuseppe Verdi’s 1859 opera of the same title. 

CONDITION:

Overall very good condition, with vivid colors.