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  Doyle,
John L.:
1939 (USA)
The Artist:
John L. Doyle was born in Chicago Illinois in 1939. He received
his bachelors degree at the Art Institute of Chicago, and his masters
degree at Northern Illinois University. Doyle has had more than 50 one
man national exhibitions, participated in more than 30 national and international
group exhibitions, and is the recipient of more than 32 awards, including
purchase prizes. He is listed in Who's Who in American Art.
John L. Doyle's art reflects his fascination with the human
condition. For over a decade, previous to creating the art displayed below,
Doyle studied ethnology and anthropology. The product of this study is
a visual recording of what Doyle learned and set down in drawings. The
drawings became the foundation for lithograph series' which developed
into a life's work art project which Doyle titled The Great Human
Race. The art visually records categorical statements about civilization.
The presentation is about the cultural development of particular disciplines
such as Medicine, Law, Archiecture, and Business.
Doyle's art is collected and displayed in universities,
museums, and corporations including: University of North Dakota, University
of South Dakota; Vanderbilt University Medical Center Tennessee; The Institute
for the History of Medicine John's Hopkins University, Maryland; The Francis
A. Countway Library of Medicine Harvard Medical Library, Massachusetts;
The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio; Yale Affiliated Hospital of St. Raphael, Connecticut;
Mayo Clinic, Minnesota; University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics;
University of Minnesota Campus Club sponsored by the Department of History
of Medicine; Denver Natural History Museum; and the Museum of Native American
Cultures in Washington. Other institutions, private, corporate, and permanent
museum collections exhibiting Doyle's work include: Akron Art Institute,
Ohio; Belleview Art Museum, Washington; Birmingham Museum of Art, Mississippi;
Building Service Inc. Wisconsin; Burpee Art Museum, Illinois; Columbus
Museum of fine Art, Ohio; Library of Congress, Washington D.C.; Johnson
Wax Company, Wisconsin; Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana; Manitowoc
Maritime Museum, Wisconsin; McGraw-Edison Corporation, Illinois; Mid-Western
Museum of Art, Indiana; Marshall Scott Associates Inc., New York; Merchyhurst
State College, Pennsylvania; Milwaukee Art Center, Wisconsin; Milwaukee
Institute of Art and Design, Wisconsin; Minnesota Museum of Art; Norton
Gallery of Art, Florida; Palm Springs Desert Museum, California; Phllip
Morris Company, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, California; Scottsdale Center
for the Arts, Arizona; Stanford University, California; Texas Technical
University; and National Collection of Fine Arts Washington D.C.
The Art:
Art historians have said that the greatest art tradition
is art that speaks of the human condition. John Doyle's lithographs, The
Great Human Race, much like the oldest art we know, the images recorded
by cave artists who fortified their hunting ability and spiritual strength
by painting images of the beasts that sustained them, is of this tradition.
The Great Human Race is series of portfolios perfected
in collaboration with Roland Poska, a Scotland born American artist, master
printmaker, and paper-maker. Through images which are rendered in sumptuous
colors and subtle gradations of tones, drawing of exquisite detail, and
fine quality printing on BFK Rives and handsome hand made colored papers,
Doyle art reflects the nobility of the human spirit.
The printmaking for The Great Human Race marks
a high point in the technical art of the lithographic medium. Visually
these imagers are remarkably, beautiful. They pay tribute to the most
profound physical and spiritual aspirations of mankind.
The Medicine Men:
This 1980 portfolio consists of ten five-color hand printed stone lithographs
printed on BFK Rives paper and ten monochrome images, printed on hand
made paper. The edition size is limited to 150. Individual cultures are
presented by a pair of images (one color and one monochrome) and a legend
sheet explaining history and symbolism. A justification sheet with information
about the creation of the suite, handmade paper on which the images are
printed, and master printer and paper maker is included. The Medicine
Men lithograph series is a visual interpretation of the powerful
images of individuals who were sources for physical and spiritual healing.
Priests, doctors, and scientists performed divination, magic, religious
rites, medicine and surgery. These figures are of the witch doctor, houngan,
sorcerer, and shaman, who wielded mystical power to gain the faith of
their people. See: Medicine Men suite images below.
The Builders:
This 1983 portfolio consists of ten five-color hand printed stone lithographs
printed on BFK Rives paper and ten monochrome images, printed on hand
made paper. The edition size is limited to 150. Individual cultures are
presented by a pair of images (one color and one monochrome) and a legend
sheet explaining history and symbolism. A justification sheet with information
about the creation of the suite, handmade paper on which the images are
printed, and master printer and paper maker is included. The Builders
lithograph series is a visual interpretation of man's most enduring record
of civilization, architecture. The structures presented are houses to
live in, places to govern in, shrines to worship in, and tombs to be buried
in. Doyle presents them as reflections man's hopes and aspirations, both
physical and spiritual. See The Builders
suite images below.
The Counselors:
This 1985 portfolio consists of ten five-color hand printed stone lithographs
printed on BFK Rives paper and ten monochrome images, printed on hand
made paper. The edition size is limited to is 150. Individual cultures
are presented by a pair of images (one color and one monochrome) and a
legend sheet explaining history and symbolism. A justification sheet with
information about the creation of the suite, handmade paper on which the
images are printed, and master printer and paper maker is included.
The Counselors lithograph series is a visual interpretation of man
and his laws. Laws represent the aspect of culture which sanctions organized
society to regulate individual and group conduct. Different societies
create laws based in their culture, attitudes and beliefs. All law, however,
in varying degrees, uses the concepts presented here which are truth,
knowledge, wisdom, custom, harmony, obligations, equity, authority, judgement,
and renewal. Contact us
to see this suite.
Gambler/
Single Lithograph: In 1974 Doyle created a series
of lithographs he called The Cowboys. It was his first major
suite. Included in the collection was the figure called Cowboy Gambler
which Doyle re-created as an original lithograph poster for a one man
show held that same year at the famous Miami Beach Florida private
club, The Jockey Club. Cowboy Gambler is a hand printed stone
lithograph on BFK Rives paper. It is a five color artwork, handsomely
and delightfully presenting the most colorful of "cowboys", a character
made from impressions of "lots of characters". The artwork shows that
Doyle understands this figure, presenting him with satire, wit, and charm.
Cowboy Gambler poses for his audience, and behind him Doyle gives
us a glimpse of portrait miniatures of the horses and the Miami Beach
this Gambler obviously loves. See:
Cowboy Gambler Poster.
Sharpshooters/
Single Lithograph: In 1975 Doyle created a series
of lithographs he called The Sharpshooters. Included in the collection
was the Sharpshooters Frontispiece, the premier introduction
lithograph for the portfolio. It is a hand printed stone lithograph
on BFK Rives paper. The edition is 75. Sharpshooters is a monochrome
artwork, handsomely and delightfully presenting a portrait montage composition
of the most famous and loved old time American West "cowboys, cowgirls
and riflemen", including western sharpshooter favorites such as Jesse
James, and Annie Oakely, among others. The intriguing characters presented
in this composite composition demonstrate Doyle's sensitivity, respect,
and sense of humor for these personalities. The art commands the viewers
examination. And, the result is delight and a joy for these figures of
roughhewn nobility. See: Sharpshooters
Frontispiece.
The
Medicine Men
Doyle175+
John L. Doyle. The Medicine Men. Lithographs. The
edition size is 150. The paper size for the Portfolio Justification
sheet and five pairs of artworks in The Medicine Men suite is
30" x 20". The paper size for the remaining five pairs of artworks in
The Medicine Men suite is 20" x 16". The portfolio was acquired
in 1981. The available collection consists of twenty images, plus legend
sheets suitable for framing, and one justification sheet. Eighteen images
are from the 69th suite and two are from the 38th suite. All are pristine
representations of the handsome work in this hand printed stone lithograph
limited edition of 150 handsome artworks. The Medicine Men
color images are printed on BFK Rives paper and the monochrome images
are printed on handmade paper. The handmade paper was made by master paper-maker
Roland Poska. Each sheet was crafted to conform to the needs of the individual
image, to be printed on it. The result is the creation of a breathtaking
extension of the lithographic art form. The suite is presented in its
original leather bound portfolio box. The suite, justification page, legend
sheets, and artwork, is in pristine condition.
The Images/Legends/Justification: $85,000.
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Doyle190J
John L. Doyle. Justification Sheet for The Medicine
Men suite. 69/150. Lithograph. The paper size is 30" x 22".
This piece was acquired with the full suite in 1981. The lithograph
is signed and numbered in pencil. The full sheet, margins and surface,
is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle190L
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for the Acupuncturist.
From The Medicine Men suite. 69/150. Lithograph. The
paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full
suite in 1981. The legend on this sheet gives history, and symbolism
which is part of the Acupuncturist Sorcerer artwork. The
full sheet, margins and surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle190
John L. Doyle. Acupuncturist. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 20" x 16" and the image size is 16"
x 11". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The work is a five
color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome BFK Rives white paper with beautiful
deckled edges. This historically researched presentation provocatively
presents the Acupuncturist from Chinese culture.
The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition.
Close-Up
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Doyle189
John L. Doyle. Acupuncturist. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 20" x 16" and the image size is 16"
x 11". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
yellow paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this
art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master
printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Acupuncturist from
Chinese culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle183L
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for the Bear Cult
Shaman. From The Medicine Men suite. 69/150. Lithograph.
The paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the
full suite in 1981. The legend on this sheet gives history, and
symbolism which is part of the Bear Cult Shaman artwork.
The full sheet, margins and surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle183
John L. Doyle. Bear Cult Shaman. 69/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image
size is 26" x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The work
is a five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color
gradations and drawing detail, on handsome white BFK Rives paper
with beautiful deckle edges. This historically researched presentation
provocatively presents the Bear Cult Shaman from North
American culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is
in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle184
John L. Doyle. Bear Cult Shaman. 69/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image
size is 26" x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work
is a monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
red paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this
art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master
printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Bear Cult Shaman from
North American culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is
in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle175L
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for the Bon Sorcerer.
From The Medicine Men suite. 69/150. Lithograph. The
paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full
suite in 1981. The legend on this sheet gives history, and symbolism
which is part of the Bon Sorcerer artwork. The full sheet,
margins and surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle175
John L. Doyle. Bon Sorcerer. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The work is a five
color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome white BFK Rives white paper, with
beautiful deckled edges. This historically researched presentation
provocatively presents the Bon Sorcerer from Tibetan
culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition.
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John L. Doyle. Bon Sorcerer. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
yellow paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this
art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master
printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Bon Sorcerer from
Tibetan culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle187L
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for the Bezoarist.
From The Medicine Men suite. 69/150. Lithograph. The
paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full
suite in 1981. The legend on this sheet gives history, and symbolism
which is part of the Bezoarist artwork. The full sheet,
margins and surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle187
John L. Doyle. Bezoarist. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 16" x 20" and the image size is 11"
x 16". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The work is a five
color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome white BFK paper with beautiful deckled
edges. This historically researched presentation provocatively presents
the Bezoarist from Persian culture. The artwork,
margins and art surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle186
John L. Doyle. Bezoarist. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 16" x 20" and the image size is 11"
x 16". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
brown paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this
art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master
printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Bezoarist from
Persian culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle177L
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for the Black Foot
Medicine Man. From The Medicine Men suite. 69/150.
Lithograph. The paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired
with the full suite in 1981. The legend on this sheet gives history,
and symbolism which is part of the Acupuncturist Sorcerer artwork.
The full sheet, margins and surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle177
John L. Doyle. Black Foot Medicine Man. 69/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image
size is 18" x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The work
is a five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color
gradations and drawing detail, on handsome white BFK paper with
beautiful deckled edges. This historically researched presentation
provocatively presents the Black Foot Medicine Man from
North American culture. The artwork, margins and art surface,
is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle178
John L. Doyle. Black Foot Medicine Man. 69/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image
size is 18" x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The work
is a monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
red paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this
art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master
printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Black Foot Medicine
Man from North American culture. The artwork, margins and art
surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle179L
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for the Luo Witchdoctor.
From The Medicine Men suite. 69/150. Lithograph. The
paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full
suite in 1981. The legend on this sheet gives history, and symbolism
which is part of the Luo Witchdoctor artwork. The full
sheet, margins and surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle179
John L. Doyle. Luo Witchdoctor. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image size is 26"
x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The work is a five
color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome handmade white BFK Rives paper with
beautiful deckled edges. This historically researched presentation
provocatively presents the Luo Witchdoctor from the Kenya
culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition.
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Doyle180
John L. Doyle. Luo Witchdoctor. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The work is a monochrome
lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome handmade grey paper, with beautiful
deckled edges. The paper on which this art is printed is worthy
of note. Created by Roland Poska, master printer and paper-maker,
it is rich and complex in its combination of unusual color and texture.
It is stunning art in itself. Poska talks about the paper's deckle
edges and explains they too are intended to be evocative of the
messages in the Doyle images. Poska says that for him the paper
mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished part of man's relationship
of man to nature. This handmade paper, similar to that relationship,
looks rough and unfinished. The relationship is a kind of work in
progress. Poska explains this life philosophy and his art paper
saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle", or irregular edge
of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle edge...in man's
relations [with it] forces collide...you have to work out a balance...[or]...deckle
edge...". This historically researched presentation provocatively
presents the Luo Witchdoctor from the Kenya culture. The
artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle181L
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for the Physician.
From The Medicine Men suite. 69/150. Lithograph. The
paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full
suite in 1981. The legend on this sheet gives history, and symbolism
which is part of the Physician artwork. The full sheet,
margins and surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle181
John L. Doyle. Physician. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The work is a five
color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome white BFK paper with beautiful deckled
edges. This historically researched presentation provocatively presents
the Physician from European culture. The artwork,
margins and art surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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John L. Doyle. Physician. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The work is a monochrome
lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light black paper, with
beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this art is printed
is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master printer and paper-maker,
it is rich and complex in its combination of unusual color and texture.
It is stunning art in itself. Poska talks about the paper's deckle
edges and explains they too are intended to be evocative of the
messages in the Doyle images. Poska says that for him the paper
mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished part of man's relationship
of man to nature. This handmade paper, similar to that relationship,
looks rough and unfinished. The relationship is a kind of work in
progress. Poska explains this life philosophy and his art paper
saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle", or irregular edge
of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle edge...in man's
relations [with it] forces collide...you have to work out a balance...[or]...deckle
edge...". This historically researched presentation provocatively
presents the Physician from European culture. The artwork,
margins and art surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle191L
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for the Surgeon Barber
From The Medicine Men suite. 69/150. Lithograph. The
paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full
suite in 1981. The legend on this sheet gives history, and symbolism
which is part of the Barber artwork. The full sheet, margins
and surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle191
John L. Doyle. Surgeon Barber. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 20" x 16" and the image size is 16"
x 11". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome white BFK paper with beautiful deckled
edges. This historically researched presentation provocatively presents
the Surgeon Barber from European culture. The
artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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John L. Doyle. Surgeon Barber. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 20" x 16" and the image size is 16"
x 11". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The work is a monochrome
lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color, and color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome handmade off white paper, with beautiful
deckled edges. The paper on which this art is printed is worthy
of note. Created by Roland Poska, master printer and paper-maker,
it is rich and complex in its combination of unusual color and texture.
It is stunning art in itself. Poska talks about the paper's deckle
edges and explains they too are intended to be evocative of the
messages in the Doyle images. Poska says that for him the paper
mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished part of man's relationship
of man to nature. This handmade paper, similar to that relationship,
looks rough and unfinished. The relationship is a kind of work in
progress. Poska explains this life philosophy and his art paper
saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle", or irregular edge
of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle edge...in man's
relations [with it] forces collide...you have to work out a balance...[or]...deckle
edge...". This historically researched presentation provocatively
presents the Surgeon Barber from European culture. The
artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle185L
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for the Voodo Hougan.
From The Medicine Men suite. 69/150. Lithograph. The
paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full
suite in 1981. The legend on this sheet gives history, and symbolism
which is part of the Voodo Hougan artwork. The full sheet,
margins and surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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John L. Doyle. Voodo Hougan. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 20" x 16" and the image size is 16"
x 11". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in 1981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome white BFK paper with beautiful deckled
edges. This historically researched presentation provocatively presents
the Voodo Hougan from Hatian culture. The artwork,
margins and art surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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John L. Doyle. Voodo Hougan. 69/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 20" x 16" and the image size is 16"
x 11". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade grey
paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this art
is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master printer
and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination of unusual
color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska talks about
the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended to be
evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says that for
him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished part of
man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper, similar
to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Voodo Hougan from
Hatian culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452+
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John L. Doyle. The Builders. Lithographs. The edition
number is 111/150. The paper size for the Portfolio Justification
sheet and ten pairs of artworks in The Builders suite is 30"
x 20". The portfolio was acquired in 1983. The available suite consists
of twenty images, plus ten legend sheets suitable for framing, and one
justification sheet. The lithograph legend sheets give a textual history
of each individual architectural structure complete with drawings. The
Builders color images are printed on white BFK Rives paper and
the monochrome images are printed on handmade paper. The handmade paper,
was made by master paper-maker Roland Poska. Each sheet was crafted to
conform to the needs of the individual print, to be printed on it. The
result is the creation of a breathtaking extension of the lithographic
art form. The suite is presented in its original leather bound portfolio
box. A handsome twenty page color catalogue is available. The suite, justification
page, legend sheets, and each individual artwork, is in pristine condition.
The Images/Legends/Justification: $85,000.
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Doyle452Cat
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John L. Doyle. Catalogue for The Builders
suite. This 20 page color catalogue displays all of the images in
the suite, their legend sheets, and the suite's justification page.
Additionally the book shows Doyle's meticulously drawn research.
Research pages are, histories of architectural foundations, systems,
and elements of design intrinsic to the cultures and buildings.
Drawings are accompanied by handwritten anecdotal comments. The
catalogue also includes photographs of color proof compositions,
and line drawings which Doyle worked through to as he made his way
to the final images. The proof compositions show explorations of
visual representations for theories and philosophies, the foundation
for the art in the portfolio. At the rear of the book are photographs
of Doyle, Poska the master printer and paper-maker, and the assistant
master printers at work. The book's last pages give Doyle's biography,
and lists of private and public individuals and institutions that
collect and exhibit John W. Doyle's art. Close-Up
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Doyle452Just
John L. Doyle. Justification Sheet for The Builders
suite. 111/150. Lithograph. The paper size is 30" x 22". This piece
was acquired with the full suite in 1983. The lithograph is signed
and numbered in pencil. The full sheet, margins and surface, is
in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452AAA
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time, but is available. Contact
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John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for the Christian
Builder. From The Builders suite. 111/150. Lithograph.
The paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the
full suite in 1983. The legend on this sheet gives history and symbolism
which is incorporated into the Builders artwork. The legend
sheet is made up of line drawings and anecdotal comments hand drawn
and hand written by Doyle as history for the individual figure and
structure presented in the art. The full sheet, margins and surface,
is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452A
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John L. Doyle. Christian Builder. 111/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image
size is 18" x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work
is a five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color
gradations and drawing detail, on handsome BFK Rives white paper
with beautiful deckled edges. This historically researched presentation
provocatively presents the Christian Builder from England's
culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452AA
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John L. Doyle. Christian Builder. 111/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image
size is 26" x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work
is a monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
red/buff paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which
this art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska,
master printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Christian Builder
from England's culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is
in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452BBB
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for Aztec Echo. From
The Builders suite. 111/150. Lithograph. The paper size
is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full suite in
1983. The legend on this sheet gives history and symbolism which
is incorporated into the Builders artwork. The legend sheet
is made up of line drawings and anecdotal comments hand drawn and
hand written by Doyle as history for the individual figure and structure
presented in the art. The full sheet, margins and surface, is in
pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452B
John L. Doyle. Aztec Echo. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image size is 26"
x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome BFK Rives white paper with beautiful
deckled edges. This historically researched presentation provocatively
presents the Aztec Echo from Mexican culture.
The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition.
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Doyle452BB
John L. Doyle. Aztec Echo. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image size is 26"
x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
red paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this
art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master
printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Azec Echo from
Mexican culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452CCC
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time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet House of Words. From
The Builders suite. 111/150. Lithograph. The paper size
is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full suite in
1983. The legend on this sheet gives history and symbolism which
is incorporated into the Builders artwork. The legend sheet
is made up of line drawings and anecdotal comments hand drawn and
hand written by Doyle as history for the individual figure and structure
presented in the art. The full sheet, margins and surface, is in
pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452C
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John L. Doyle. House of Words. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome BFK Rives white paper with beautiful
deckled edges. This historically researched presentation provocatively
presents the House of Words from African culture.
The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition.
Close-Up
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Doyle452CC
(This piece is not shown on our site at this
time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. House of Words. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
red paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this
art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master
printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the House of Words
from African culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in
pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452DDD
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time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. Reliquarian. From The
Builders suite. 111/150. Lithograph. The paper size is 11"
x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full suite in 1983.
The legend on this sheet gives history and symbolism which is incorporated
into the Builders artwork. The legend sheet is made up
of line drawings and anecdotal comments hand drawn and hand written
by Doyle as history for the individual figure and structure presented
in the art. The full sheet, margins and surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452D
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John L. Doyle. Reliquarian. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image size is 26"
x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome BFK Rives white paper with beautiful
deckled edges. This historically researched presentation provocatively
presents the Reliquarian from Japanese culture.
The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition.
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Doyle452DD
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if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. Reliquarian. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image size is 26"
x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
monochrome lithograph, grey and black ink with exquisite depth of
color, and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade
light yellow paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which
this art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska,
master printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Reliquarian from
Japanese culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452EEE
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time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for Pharaoh's Soul.
From The Builders suite. 111/150. Lithograph. The
paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full
suite in 1983. The legend on this sheet gives history and symbolism
which is incorporated into the Builders artwork. The legend
sheet is made up of line drawings and anecdotal comments hand drawn
and hand written by Doyle as history for the individual figure and
structure presented in the art. The full sheet, margins and surface,
is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452E
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time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. Pharaoh's Soul. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome BFK Rives white paper with beautiful
deckled edges. This historically researched presentation provocatively
presents the Pharaoh's Soul from Egyptian culture.
The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition.
Close-Up
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Doyle452EE
(This piece is not shown on our site at this
time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. Pharaoh's Soul. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 26"
x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
brown paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this
art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master
printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Pharaoh's Soul
from Egyptian culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is
in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452FFF
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time, but is available. Contact us
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John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for Military Architect.
From The Builders suite. 111/150. Lithograph. The
paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full
suite in 1983. The legend on this sheet gives history and symbolism
which is incorporated into the Builders artwork. The legend
sheet is made up of line drawings and anecdotal comments hand drawn
and hand written by Doyle as history for the individual figure and
structure presented in the art. The full sheet, margins and surface,
is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452F
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time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. Military Architect. 111/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image
size is 26" x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work
is a five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color
gradations and drawing detail, on handsome BFK Rives white paper
with beautiful deckled edges. This historically researched presentation
provocatively presents the Military Architect from England's
culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452FF
(This piece is not shown on our site at this
time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. Military Architect. 111/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image
size is 26" x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work
is a monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
brown paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this
art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master
printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Military Architect
from England's culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is
in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452GGG
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet The Vision. From
The Builders suite. 111/150. Lithograph. The paper size
is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full suite in
1983. The legend on this sheet gives history and symbolism which
is incorporated into the Builders artwork. The legend sheet
is made up of line drawings and anecdotal comments hand drawn and
hand written by Doyle as history for the individual figure and structure
presented in the art. The full sheet, margins and surface, is in
pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452G
John L. Doyle. The Vision. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome BFK Rives white paper with beautiful
deckled edges. This historically researched presentation provocatively
presents the The Vision from Japanese culture.
The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition.
Close-Up
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Doyle452GG
John L. Doyle. The Vision. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
yellow, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this art
is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master printer
and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination of unusual
color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska talks about
the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended to be
evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says that for
him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished part of
man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper, similar
to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the The Vision from
Japanese culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452HHH
(This piece is not shown on our site at this
time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. The Spirit's House. From The
Builders suite. 111/150. Lithograph. The paper size is 11"
x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full suite in 1983.
The legend on this sheet gives history and symbolism which is incorporated
into the Builders artwork. The legend sheet is made up
of line drawings and anecdotal comments hand drawn and hand written
by Doyle as history for the individual figure and structure presented
in the art. The full sheet, margins and surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452H
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time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. The Spirit's House. 111/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image
size is 26" x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work
is a five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color
gradations and drawing detail, on handsome BFK Rives white paper
with beautiful deckled edges. This historically researched presentation
provocatively presents the The Spirit's House from New
Guina culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in
pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452HH
(This piece is not shown on our site at this
time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. The Spirit House. 111/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image
size is 26" x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work
is a monochrome lithograph, grey and black ink with exquisite depth
of color, and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade
light red paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which
this art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska,
master printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the The Spirit House
from New Guina culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is
in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452III
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time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. Legend Sheet for Hand of Islam.
From The Builders suite. 111/150. Lithograph. The
paper size is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full
suite in 1983. The legend on this sheet gives history and symbolism
which is incorporated into the Builders artwork. The legend
sheet is made up of line drawings and anecdotal comments hand drawn
and hand written by Doyle as history for the individual figure and
structure presented in the art. The full sheet, margins and surface,
is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452I
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time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. Hand of Islam. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color gradations
and drawing detail, on handsome BFK Rives white paper with beautiful
deckled edges. This historically researched presentation provocatively
presents the House of Words from African culture.
The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition.
Close-Up
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Doyle452II
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time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. Hand of Islam. 111/150. Lithograph.
The approximate paper size is 22" x 30" and the image size is 18"
x 26". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite in l981.
The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work is a
monochrome lithograph, black ink with exquisite depth of color,
and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade light
brown paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which this
art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska, master
printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the Hand of Islam from
Saudi culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine
condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452JJJ
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time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. The Otters' Request. From
The Builders suite. 111/150. Lithograph. The paper size
is 11" x 8 1/2" . This piece was acquired with the full suite in
1983. The legend on this sheet gives history and symbolism which
is incorporated into the Builders artwork. The legend sheet
is made up of line drawings and anecdotal comments hand drawn and
hand written by Doyle as history for the individual figure and structure
presented in the art. The full sheet, margins and surface, is in
pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452J
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time, but is available. Contact us
if you would like to see it.)
John L. Doyle. The Otters' Request. 111/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image
size is 26" x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work
is a five color lithograph with exquisite depth of color, color
gradations and drawing detail, on handsome BFK Rives white paper
with beautiful deckled edges. This historically researched presentation
provocatively presents The Otter's Request from Blackfoot
Indian culture. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in
pristine condition. Close-Up
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Doyle452JJ
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John L. Doyle. The Otters' Request. 111/150.
Lithograph. The approximate paper size is 30" x 22" and the image
size is 26" x 18". The lithograph was acquired with the full suite
in l981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. This work
is a monochrome lithograph, grey and black ink with exquisite depth
of color, and color gradations and drawing detail, on handsome handmade
light red paper, with beautiful deckled edges. The paper on which
this art is printed is worthy of note. Created by Roland Poska,
master printer and paper-maker, it is rich and complex in its combination
of unusual color and texture. It is stunning art in itself. Poska
talks about the paper's deckle edges and explains they too are intended
to be evocative of the messages in the Doyle images. Poska says
that for him the paper mirror's the concept of a rough unfinished
part of man's relationship of man to nature. This handmade paper,
similar to that relationship, looks rough and unfinished. The relationship
is a kind of work in progress. Poska explains this life philosophy
and his art paper saying forces meet and part - like the "deckle",
or irregular edge of the paper. "...Nature is one huge deckle
edge...in man's relations [with it] forces collide...you have to
work out a balance...[or]...deckle edge...". This historically researched
presentation provocatively presents the The Otters' Request
from Blackfoot Indian culture. The artwork, margins and art
surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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The Counselors
Doyle800+
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John L. Doyle. The Counselors. Lithographs. The
edition number is 147/150. The paper size for the Portfolio Justification
sheet and ten pairs of artworks in The Counselors suit is 30"
x 20". The portfolio was acquired in 1985. The available suite consists
of twenty images, plus ten legend sheets suitable for framing, and one
justification sheet. The lithograph legend sheets give a handsome history
of the law, complete with drawings. The Counselors color
images are printed on white BFK Rives paper and the monochrome images
are printed on exquisite handmade paper. The handmade paper, was made
by master paper-maker Roland Poska. Each sheet was crafted to conform
to the needs of the individual print, to be printed on it. The result
is the creation of a breathtaking extension of the lithographic art form.
The suite is presented in its original leather bound portfolio box. A
handsome twenty page color catalogue is available. The suite, justification
page, legend sheets, and each individual artwork, is in pristine condition.
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Doyle800Cat
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John L. Doyle. Catalogue for The Counselors
suite. This 20 page color catalogue displays the images in the suite,
their legend sheets, and the suite's justification page. Text includes
historical information from The Counselors presentation
at William Mitchell Law School and Harvard University Law Library.
Line and color drawings with handwritten anecdotal comments record
stages of Doyle's research, and illustrate information about physical,
spiritual, and intellectual foundations of law. Preliminary and
intermediate drawings, color and monochrome lithograph proofs, and
photographs of the final drawings made directly on the lithograph
stones, complete a visual research record of work process, theories
and philosophies. The catalogue closes with a Doyle biography, list
of private and public collectors and exhibitors, acknowledgments
of personal relationships and associations with renown institutions,
and thanks for encouragement and contributions. Close-Up
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Doyle800Just
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John L. Doyle. Justification Sheet for The Counselors
suite. 147/150. Lithograph. The paper size is 30" x 22". This piece
was acquired with the full suite in 1985. The lithograph is signed
and numbered in pencil. The full sheet, margins and surface, is
in pristine condition.Close-Up
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us if you would like to see the images. The entire suite is available.
For
descriptions and discussions see directly above at Doyle800+, Doyle 800Cat,
and also at the top of this page at the Great Human
Race series and portfolio discussions.
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Doyle543
John L. Doyle. Sharpshooters. Lithograph.
3/75. The paper size is 40" x 30". The lithograph was acquired in
1981. The lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil. The Cowboy
Series, from which this lithograph is taken, was created in
1975. Sharpshooters, a monochrome hand printed stone lithograph
on BFK Rives white paper, was the frontispiece for the portfolio.
The ink is umber colored and the drawing is strong and sensitive.
This handsome and charming montage composition presents American
West "olde time favorite" personalities including Jesse James, Wyatt
Earp, and Annie Oakley. The artwork, margins and art surface, is
in pristine condition. Close-Up
$3,000.
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Doyle641
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John L. Doyle. Cowboy Gambler. Lithograph
Poster. The paper size is 40" x 30". The poster is signed in pencil.
This Cowboy Gambler poster was created as part of Doyle's
1974 The Gamblers series. It was displayed at the famous
Miami Beach Florida private club known as The Jockey Club, where
a Doyle one man show featured The Gamblers suite. Cowboy
Gamble is 5 color offset lithograph. It is a handsome, delightful
portrait of a wonderfully "colorful" gambler, complete with horse
racing forms, tally sheets, and portrait miniatures of horses and
the Miami Beach this Gambler obviously loves. Close-Up
$650.
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