And Don't Come Back
1967
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lithograph (zinc, aluminum and stone) in yellow, violet and brown on Rives paper
Dimensions
image: 39 x 43 cm (15 3/8 x 16 15/16 in.) sheet: 47.6 x 47 cm (18 3/4 x 18 1/2 in.)
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Accession Number
1983.18.304.6
Art Historical Context
**And Don't Come Back**, a vibrant 1967 lithograph by artist James Boynton, the playful spirit of mid-1960s print. Created using zinc, aluminum, and stone plates in bold yellow, violet, and on fine Rives paper, this measures 39 x 43 cm and exemplifies the technical innovation of color lithography. Boynton's process layered these contrasting hues to build dynamic compositions, a nod to the era's experimental approaches in multiples that made high art accessible beyond canvas. Boynton, active in Chicago's vibrant art scene, drew from Pop Art influences with his cheeky titles and energetic forms...
About the Artist
James Boynton
James Boynton is an artist whose dates and nationality have not been firmly established in the major biographical dictionaries and reference sources consulted to date. The historical documentation surrounding his training and career is limited, making it difficult to situate him confidently within a particular artistic tradition, geographic context, or period. Works attributed to Boynton appear i...