Happy New Era by Gustave Baumann
Happy New Era
Gustave Baumann
Title
Happy New Era
Artist
Year
1967
Technique
woodcut printed in green ink
Image Size
6 1/8 x 3 1/2" image size; 1-3/8 x 3-7/16" address block
Signature
unsigned
Edition Size
unknown
Annotations
Reference
Chamberlain 384, illus. p. 565 of In A Modern Rendering; ill. pp. 100 and 104 in Gustave Baumann and Friends Artist Cards from Holidays Past
Paper
textured, ivory wove ARAK paper
State
published
Publisher
artist
Inventory ID
AB4109
Price
SOLD
Description
This card was difficult to decode but Baumann's use of hearts and the mention of a new era finally brought to mind the "Summer of Love" of 1967 and "dawning of the Age of Aquarius." Harmony and understanding were to prevail so perhaps it is time for a return to that era.