An Iris for Lisa

A superb original etching and aquatint in colors, this image measures 17 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches, published in 1970 in an edition of 130 by CFA Graphics, NY, cat: Fern & O'Sullivan- 584, pencil signed and numbered. Baskin was an important artist in the mid 20th century, known for his evocative wood engravings, lithographs, and etchings. In the era of abstract expressionism, Baskin’s work tended toward the representational with a strong classical influence, which is particularly evident in his images of flowers and the natural world.