Poster
Object number2010.43.2
Artist
Dennis Karchner
Date2010
MediumCanvas
Credit LineGift of Arthur J, Rooney, Jr.
DescriptionFull color poster on canvas, featuring Steelers football player, L.C. Greenwood. Player is sitting on grey wood bench in a Steelers uniform with player number on shoulders and chest. Player has a white towel over head, and he sits with feet crossed. Hands are wrapped in material, with blood stains. To his proper right, sitting on the bench, is his Steelers football helmet with the team logo and player number on it.Dimensions23.875 x 20 in. (60.6 x 50.8 cm)Signed"KARCHNER 2010 / KARCHNER 5/5" in bottom left corner.
InscriptionsUniform has "68" on shoulders and chest.
Football helmet has team logo and "68" on it.
Below image on bottom right edge, "Art Rooney Jr."
MarksBelow image on bottom right edge, "5/5".
Historical NotesPoster of Steelers defensive end L.C. Greenwood, who was a part of the famed Steel Curtain, from 1969-1981. Commissioned by Arthur J. Rooney, Jr. Artist Dennis Karchner, a native Pittsburgher, who now resides in Florida. See original artwork at the artist's website: http://www.karchnerwesternart.com/steel.htm
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Related person
Arthur Joseph Rooney Jr.
Terms
On View
Not on view
