Greeting Card 1948 - 1949

This is a greeting card created by Stanley William Hayter; the card includes an abstract print on a plate measuring roughly 4 x 3 ½ inches. Hayter was a British printmaker and painter, central to the development of mid-20th century abstract art. Hayter founded Atelier 17, a printmaking studio in Paris that became a hub for surrealist and abstract artists. His innovative techniques fostered collaboration and experimentation, effectively democratizing the printmaking process and allowing artists to explore new creative avenues. This particular print, dedicated to the Rosenwalds, may have been intended for Lessing Rosenwald, who supported Hayter by purchasing prints. Notice how Hayter departs from traditional representational forms, instead creating an image that reflects the cultural shift towards abstraction. The card serves as both a personal message and a statement of artistic intent, encapsulating the spirit of innovation and community that defined Hayter's career.