David Cowles — Original R.E.M. Gouache, Signed, 19×16" Rare!
David Cowles — Original R.E.M. Gouache, Signed, 19×16" Rare!
David Cowles is one of the most recognizable illustrators working today — his caricatures have graced the covers of Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, and countless album campaigns. This original gouache of R.E.M., signed by Cowles and dated 2007, is a rare opportunity to own a piece of original work from an artist whose prints and commissions are widely collected.
Gouache — an opaque watercolor medium — gives Cowles's signature style its characteristic richness and depth. The bold, expressive linework and saturated color that define his commercial work are fully present here, making this as visually commanding in person as it is culturally significant.
R.E.M. disbanded in 2011, adding a layer of historical resonance to a piece that already stands on its own as a work of art. For a collector of music history, illustration, or contemporary American art, this is a genuine find.
Details
- Artist: David Cowles
- Subject: R.E.M.
- Medium: original gouache
- Dimensions: 19" × 16"
- Signed and dated 2007 lower right in pencil by the artist
Pair with Michael Stipe in Concert photograph by Dave Hogan.
Condition
Please refer to photos. Original work in good condition consistent with age.