R.B. KITAJ, R.A. (1932-2007)
Chris Prater
signed Kitaj (lower right), inscribed AP (lower left)
screenprint, unframed
image: 58.5 x 45.5 cm (23 x 18 in)
sheet: 75 x 60 cm (29 1/2 x 23 1/2 in)

In 1957, with his wife Rose Kelly, Chris Prater founded the Kelpra Studio (the name a combination of their two surnames) in Kentish Town; in the 1960s produced many prints for the leading artists of the day. 1970, Arts Council exhibition "Kelpra Prints" at the Hayward Gallery; 1980 exhibition at the Tate celebrating Prater's gift of 1,500 prints