Jim Dine – Hearts (1971–72)

Hearts

Artist: Jim Dine (b. 1935)

Date of creation: 1971–1972

Technique: Color lithograph on wove paper

Dimensions: 76.2 x 101.5 cm (30 x 40 in.)

Particularity: Unique work – no edition published

Provenance: Archives of Petersburg Press

Description: With Hearts, Jim Dine delivers a work that is both tender and conceptual, where multicolored hearts become personal and universal symbols. This unique lithograph, created between 1971 and 1972, presents six hearts in different colors arranged in a rainbow, each accompanied by a handwritten annotation. At the bottom of the composition, a naïve and colorful rainbow reinforces the childlike, playful, and deeply human dimension of the work.

True to his intimate visual vocabulary, Dine here transforms a simple motif into an emotional and vibrant work, imbued with innocence, freedom, and graphic experimentation.

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FAQ

Is this an original Jim Dine work?
Yes. Hearts is an original color lithograph created by Jim Dine between 1971 and 1972.

Is this work part of an edition?
No. This piece is unique—no edition was ever published, making it exceptionally rare.

Is the work signed?
The lithograph includes Jim Dine’s handwritten annotations, characteristic of his personal and experimental works from this period.

What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 76.2 × 101.5 cm (30 × 40 in.).

What technique was used?
It is a color lithograph on wove paper, showcasing Dine’s mastery of printmaking and his expressive use of color.

What is the provenance?
The work comes directly from the archives of Petersburg Press, one of Dine’s primary publishers during the 1970s.

Why is this work significant?
The heart motif is central to Jim Dine’s career. This unique trial proof—featuring six multicolored hearts and a playful rainbow—embodies his blend of emotion, experimentation, and graphic immediacy.

Is this a collectible piece?
Absolutely. As a unique, unpublished lithograph with direct archival provenance, it holds strong value for serious collectors of postwar American art.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Worldwide shipping from France is available, with professional packing, full insurance, and tracking for safe delivery.