Bidspirit auction | William Wind McKim (Missouri, 1916-1995)

William Wind McKim (Missouri, 1916-1995) - WILLIAM McKIM (1916-1995) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH. William Wind McKim (Missouri, 1916-1995) Center of the Universe The lithograph on BFK watermark paper is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left. Bill McKim is quoted as saying, '' As anyone familiar with my work knows, I make little distinction between sacred and profane art. '' William Wind McKim was born in Independence, Missouri and studied painting at KCAI beginning in 1934 under the Thomas Hart Benton and John De Martelly, artists also represented in this auction. He developed a strong interest in animal and natural-world subjects, which later fed into his printmaking and lithographic work. In 1945 he was invited to join the faculty at KCAI and is credited with revitalizing the printmaking department, especially lithography. Around 1965 he and a former student/printer Jack Lemon established what became the ''McKim/Lemon Lithography Workshop'' at KCAI, one of the first academic-printshops of its kind in the U.S. The lithograph is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right. Image size 15.5 x 10.75, sheet measures 20.5 x 14.75 inches, no frame. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Image size 15.5 x 10.75, sheet measures 20.5 x 14.75 inches, no frame. Condition Very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, punctures, tears or repair, toning in the margins as shown in the online images, unframed. Provenance The Collection of James and Virginia Moffett, Kansas City, Missouri.