* Artist: Ross Bleckner (American, b. 1949) * Title: Single Bird (State) * Year: 1999 * Medium: Two-color lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper * Dimensions (Sheet): 16.5" W x 17" H (41.91 x 43.18 cm) * Edition: Artist's Proof (AP) 8/10 (this is a very rare edition of 10 ) * Signature: Hand-signed and dated in pencil (lower right); numbered (lower left) * Publisher: Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (Work No. RB99-1440A) Description This two-color lithograph, titled "Single Bird (State)," is a work by American artist Ross Bleckner. Created in 1999 and published by Gemini G.E.L., the piece features a solitary, dark avian form set against a luminous background, which is a characteristic of Bleckner’s exploration of light, atmosphere, and "memento mori" themes. As an Artist's Proof (AP) 8/10, this print is rarer than the standard edition of 68. Bleckner’s work is in major collections worldwide, including MoMA, the Guggenheim, and the Whitney Museum. This piece is framed and is an addition to any collection of contemporary fine art.