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Jim Dine, artist
American, 1935 -
Robe (large), 1964
Etching
55.2 x 42.4 cm (image); 75.9 x 56.5 cm (sheet)
Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts purchase 1965.68.63

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Artist Biography: Born James Dine. Studied at University of Cincinnati, Boston Museum School, and Ohio University to 1958; lives in New York; early creator of Happenings and Environments (with Claes Oldenburg).~~Prominent figure in American Pop Art, best known for combination of real objects set against backgrounds of textured painted surfaces. Considered a pioneer of the "process" or performance art of the late 60s/early 70s. Later turned to representational painting of a traditional, classical type.