George Goodstadt worked closely with Alexander Calder during the 1970’s when he was Calder’s American publisher. They produced many limited editions from Calder’s original gouaches. Quite often during those years, George traveled to France to have many of the limited editions printed in Paris and then onto Calder’s studio in Sache, France, where Calder hand signed the prints. They were then shipped back to the US for sale through Bank Street Atelier. – Goodstadt Gallery
Abraham ‘Abe’ Ribicoff (1910-1998) was an American politician that served as Connecticut House Representative (1949 to 1953), Connecticut Governor (1955-1961), U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (1961-1962), and U.S. Senator (1963-1981). As Governor, Ribicoff argued for better spending on schools and welfare programs earning him a position as U.S. Secretary under President John F. Kennedy. As Senator, Ribicoff vehemently opposed Lyndon B. Johnson’s actions during the Vietnam War. Alexander Calder created this lithograph in support of Ribicoff’s 1974 Senate race where he faced off against Republican candidate James H. Brannen. The lithograph is reminiscent of another political poster by Calder McGovern for McGovernment, which he created in 1972 in support of McGovern’s run for president.
