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"Gordon Row Houses" by Artist Jane Sloan Lyon

"Gordon Row Houses" by Artist Jane Sloan Lyon

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Vintage, mid century modern style wood cut print of Row Houses in the historic center of Savannah, Georgia created by Georgia artist Jane Sloan Lyon. This is a print, 4 of a series of 50 (4/50), created and printed in the late 1960's-1970's, is titled "Gordon Row" and signed by the artist on the lower margin. The work itself measures 14" by 8" and depicts a slice of 7 of the famed row houses on Gordon Street, with the repeating pattern of staircases and distinct architecture of the Victorian era during which they were built. This print done in a simple, bold, modern, mid century style is in very good condition, with no marks or other damage and is in its original brass frame with a black mat and matte glass (low sheen). The framed work measures 18" by 12" and is ready to hang. See photos for details and below for more info on Gordon Row and the artist. A lovely modern, almost abstract work perfectly suited for mid century modern decor, a contemporary art wall or for a Savannah fan. Makes a super souvenir of Savannah as well.

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Historic Gordon Row was built in 2 phases between 1852 and 1854, with a total of 15 houses, built in the Federalist/Regency style, on Chatham Square which lies in the middle of the 22 square layout of historic Savannah, GA. Each classically styled, red brick, 3300 square foot house contain mirror image rooms on 4 stories. This charming city was captured by Union Army General Sherman during the Civil War, who gifted it to Abraham Lincoln as a Christmas gift in 1864. Not only does Savannah remain a historic and architectural destination but its vibrant and active arts community (punctuated by the famed Savannah College of Art & Design) has produced many noted artist and designers.

Jane Sloan Lyon (1920-2009), the artist of the above work, is a native of Savannah who lived in Montevideo, Uruguay as a child before she returned to the US. She has a degree in Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University. During WWII while she lived in Virginia, she met and married her husband, a draftsman at the Naval Weapons Lab. His career brought them to Japan where Jane became intensively interested and influenced by Japanese art and style. In 1960, with 2 children, the couple moved to Savannah where Jane continued to pursue her art, finding success as a painter, printmaker and photographer. She was a longtime member of the Savannah Art Association and founding member of Gallery 209, where she exhibited her work for 20 years. Among her well-known works are the poster of the annual Ardsley Park Home & Garden Tour, the official poster for the 1996 Olympic Sailing Competition (held in Savannah) and the design for several stained glass windows in the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Savannah.


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