A rare, complete pair of 1970s regional art history and Mid-Century Modern wall decor. This listing includes two authentic, matching 1971 original screenprints / block prints created by local Arkansas artist Jonathan K. Bell (1955-2025).
Designed as a balancing diptych set, one print is executed in a bold, vibrant rust-orange ink, while its counterpart mirrors the design in a deep indigo-blue ink. Both graphic prints feature highly stylized, high-contrast portraits of three men, perfectly capturing the aesthetic essence of the early 1970s counterculture movement. Each print is housed in its original, matching heavy, bevel-edged dark walnut wood frame with a fine gold inner liner lip, providing a ready-to-hang gallery arrangement for a study, music room, or vintage-inspired living space.
Aesthetic & Style:
With their bold graphic contrast, long hair, and heavy 1970s mustaches, these matching stylized portraits capture the quintessential essence of the early 1970s counterculture and garage rock music scene. This diptych set is highly evocative of psychedelic / acid rock band art and serves as a premier statement piece for Dark Academia decor, retro listening rooms, or gallery walls looking for an authentic vintage edge.
Marks & Provenance
Signature: The orange print is hand-signed and dated in pencil along the bottom edge: "J. Bell '71".
Provenance: Both pieces were acquired directly from the personal estate of the artist, Jonathan Bell (1955-2025), providing absolute certainty of their authenticity and historic origin.
Condition Report
Prints: Both the orange and blue inks remain beautifully saturated and sharp. The thick underlying stock paper on both pieces has aged with uniform vintage toning and light, minor atmospheric foxing spots that enhance their authentic 1971 character.
Frames: Both solid wood frames are structurally sturdy, feature tight corners, and showcase a matching rich, glossy natural wood grain finish.
Specifications
Artist: Jonathan Bell
Quantity: Sold as a matching pair (2 framed prints)
Medium: Stamped / Screenprint Ink on Paper
Year: 1971
Frame Dimensions: 10.5”W x 12.5”H x 1”D
Visible Art Size (Window): 8”W x 10”H
Orientation: Portrait / Vertical
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