- Vintage Jon Henry (1916–1990) Mid-Century Op-Art Geometric Studio Polaroid PhotoUp for sale is a rare, authentic piece of mid-century American design history from the estate archive of acclaimed commercial illustrator, photographer, and modernist artist Jon Henry.This original vintage Polaroid photo captures a striking, hypnotic optical art draft centering on a bold Numeral "1" surrounded by numbered circular segments. Reflecting the powerful Op Art and hard-edge geometric movements of the 1960s, this piece showcases Henry's mastery of high-contrast black-and-white graphic layouts and rhythmic patterning.Visual Details & Composition:
- Central Subject: A starkly stylized numeral "1" enclosed inside a central dark core, surrounded by an intricate, spiraling chain of numbered roundels ranging from 2 to 40.
- Background Art: A dense, interlocking background of repeating concentric circle "target" motifs and hypnotic wave patterns that create a vibrant optical texture.
- Medium: Authentic vintage Polaroid print utilizing a crisp white border typical of archival mid-century artistic studio documentation.
About the Artist:
Jon Henry (1916–1990) was a prominent Philadelphia and New York modernist artist. After studying under Abstract Expressionist master Robert Motherwell in the late 1940s, Henry established himself as a prominent art director in New York City. He became highly celebrated for his fine art paintings, modern color woodcuts, and innovative multi-media design productions that frequently drew inspiration from his love of American music and jazz.It's in good condition.Thanks for looking!
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