This is a vintage exhibition poster issued by the renowned Ricco/Maresca Gallery, New York, for a
Bill Traylor show (January 28 – February 25). The poster reproduces Traylor’s work Spread-Legged
Drinker (poster paint and pencil on cardboard, 1939–42).- Artist: Bill Traylor (1853–1949)- Title of depicted artwork: Spread-Legged Drinker- Medium (original): Poster paint & pencil on cardboard- Poster type: Ricco/Maresca Gallery exhibition poster (offset printed)- Framed size: approx. 17" × 11 1/4" visible art area; black wooden frame with glass- Condition: Excellent — poster is crisp, colors strong, no fading; frame in very good condition, ready to hang.
Bill Traylor is recognized as one of the most important American self-taught artists, with works in the
Smithsonian, MoMA, and The Met. This poster is not an original artwork, but a collectible piece of
exhibition ephemera documenting Traylor’s growing recognition in the 20th century *NOTE: The photos show light reflection on the glass, the Art is very clear having amazing color and details, not the way it looks from my photos.