American social realist painter and printmaker (1915–2010) best known for his satires on modern life, political corruption, and biblical narratives. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 30, 1963. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I am afraid I can't give you any continuity on the fight to get Siqueiros out of prison. The last I heard was a drive to get the Times ad published in a Mexico City paper. I gathered that enough signers gave permission for their names to be reused enough money was raised and that I was done. I don't recall, however, who was active in this project…On the other matter, I have the highest regard for Rockwell Kent as an artist and a man, but sight unseen I would say of the book that I’m not qualified to say anything. I’m a city-dweller, a home-body and these remote places, or inclination toward them is quite beyond me.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a chip to the upper left corner tip. David Alfaro Siqueiros was a Mexican social realist painter known for his murals, as well as an outspoken political activist. He was arrested in 1960 for openly attacking the President of Mexico and leading protests against the arrests of striking workers and teachers, though the charges were commonly known to be false. Protests ensued from artists and writers worldwide—including Levine, who here references a New York Times ad published in Siqueiros’s support—but he was not released until the spring of 1964. RR Auction COA.
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