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An early example of the great pop art work of Red Grooms (American, 1937 - ). This framed piece was printed in 1962 and is an etching on hand-made Rives paper entitled, "Self-Portrait in a Crowd" from the portfolio "International Anthology of Contemporary Engraving, vol. 5: America Discovered." It is from the 15 EA (Artist's Proof) editions from this series of prints. Published by Galerie Schwarz, Milan, 1964 and hand printed by G. Leblanc, Paris.

Red Grooms was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1937. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the New School for Social Research, New York. In the 1950s Grooms moved to New York City to immerse himself in the art scene. For nearly fifty years Grooms has combined color, vibrancy, and a generous dose of self-deprecating humor to produce art in all media that provokes and delights. He pokes fun at the icons of American politics, entertainment, the art world, while paying homage to his subjects at the same time. No artist since Honoré Daumier has had a greater understanding of humor or a more direct connection to his audience. In return, Grooms has earned the public's unqualified admiration and appreciation.