Rex et Lex
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1957
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Variant Date: 1959.
Medium: Woodcut.
Print Image Size: 23 1/4 x 31 5/8 inches.
Print Edition: 20 (with 2 artist's proofs).
Alternate Medium: Woodcut.
Ink(s): black.
Support: laid paper.
An anonymous political type, removing his hat and waving for a campaign crowd, with text that reads "Hurrah ah, rex et lex" - or "hooray, the king is the law." The imagery [CMA 2001.034.264] is loosely based on a biography of Boston Mayor James Michael Curley, titled The Last Hurrah. A unique impression [CMA 2001.034.409] was printed in red and black ink.
Medium: Woodcut.
Print Image Size: 23 1/4 x 31 5/8 inches.
Print Edition: 20 (with 2 artist's proofs).
Alternate Medium: Woodcut.
Ink(s): black.
Support: laid paper.
An anonymous political type, removing his hat and waving for a campaign crowd, with text that reads "Hurrah ah, rex et lex" - or "hooray, the king is the law." The imagery [CMA 2001.034.264] is loosely based on a biography of Boston Mayor James Michael Curley, titled The Last Hurrah. A unique impression [CMA 2001.034.409] was printed in red and black ink.