Andy Russell
Object number2007.114.5
Artist
Dennis Karchner
Date2007
MediumPaper; Ink
Credit LineGift of Arthur Joseph Rooney Jr.
DescriptionRectangular multi-colored screen print of Andy Russell. Image of Russell upper torso, holding football helmet with Steelers logo facing front. Background: grey cloudy sky. Simulated autograph in gold of Andy Russell on proper right lower shoulder. Dimensions20.5 x 24.125 in. (52.1 x 61.3 cm)Signed"KARCHNER" twice, bottom right on print.
InscriptionsSimulated autograph in gold of Andy Russell on proper right lower shoulder.
On proper left lower shoulder, white "56" inside white square.
Below artist signature and print, "2/5 ajR".
On back: "2/5" in black marker.
MarksBottom right on print, "KARCHNER / [copyright symbol] KARCHNER 2007".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of posters created to commemorate the Pittsburgh Steelers' 75th Anniversary in 2007. Commissioned by Arthur J. Rooney, Jr. after long-time personal artist, Merv Corning, passed away in 2006 of cancer. Dennis Karchner is a native Pittsburgher, who now resides in Florida.
Related person
Charles Andrew Russell
(born 1941)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Previous owner
Arthur Joseph Rooney Jr.
On View
Not on view
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