20th Century American

On Lake Como

This is an original color aquatint etching by American artist John Taylor Arms (1887-1953). The title of this work is "On Lake Como"...It was created and printed in 1919 in a small edition of only 63 signed proofs. The image measures 4 7/8X9 3/4 inches printed on a medium weight laid type paper, good condition a few minor handling creases in the border. This image appears in the Fletcher catalog as image number 22. One of the first of his experimental color etchings, the etching is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist.

Haying

This is an original pencil signed lithograph by American artist Bernard Steffen (1907-1980) The title of this work is "Haying", it was created and printed in 1941 published by Associated American Artists in New York in an edition of 250. The image measures 8 1/2X12 3/4 inches.

Miner at Rest

This is an original hand signed etching by American artist Irwin D. Hoffman. This etching is titled: "Miner at Rest", it was created and printed in 1937 in an edition of 100 and was sold by Associated American Artists in New York. The image measures 11X8 inches. It comes with the original AAA gallery label. Printed on a medium weight wove type paper, very nice condition, a rich impression.

The Guide

A very fine original drypoint etching by American Sporting Artist Frank Benson. The title of this work is "The Guide", it was created and printed in 1920 in an edition of 150.

Island Light, Boothbay Harbor

This is an original lithograph by American artist Stow Wengenroth (1906-1978) Well known for his costal New England Scenes, this is an early view titled: "Island Light, Booth bay Harbor, Maine. It was created and printed in 1937. In an edition of 50. The image measures 11 11/16X10 1/16 inches. It appears in the Stuckey catalog as image number 68.

Cry in the Wilderness

This is an original woodblock print by American artist Isac Friedlander. The title is "Cry in the Wilderness", it was created and printed in 1965. It is inscribed as 3rd state with an edition number of 5/15. The image is quite large. It measures 20X15 inches, printed on a medium weight wove type paper. hand signed and dated in pencil.

Hear Oh Israel

This is an original hand signed etching by American artist Isac Friedlander. The title of this work is "Hear Oh' Israel", it was created and printed in 1944. One of the artists War aftermath motifs . This etching is inscribed as Trial Proof #2, from the later published edition of 50. The image measures 14X9 1/2 inches.Isac Friedlander (1890-1968) was born in Mitau, Latvia. He was arrested in 1906 and imprisoned by Russian authorities for anti- Czarist Political activities from 1906 to 1912. He studied art at the Academy of Rome, Italy from 1913 until 1917.

Son 7

An original woodengraving by American artist Isac Friedlander, the title of this work is "Son #7" which refers to the Shakespheare Sonnet no 7 which reads: "When the gracious light of the sun rises in the east, each person on earth pays homage to it by gazing upon all its sacred majesty. " This image is pencil signed in the lower border in pencil. The image measures 7 1/2X5 1/2 inches. This wood engraving was created and printed in 1931.

Aftermath

This is an original hand signed etching by American artist Isac Friedlander. The title of this work is "Aftermath" alt. "Outcasts", this etching was created and printed in 1944.
This etching was created in an edition of 30 signed proofs, this one is inscribed as "Trial Proof #2", the image measures 14X11 inches, printed on a medium weight wove type paper. The artist's view of the aftermath of war in Europe.

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