20th Century American Prints

This is a great London etching by American artist Clifford Addams, image size 8 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches, c. 1902, edition of 75, inscribed in the plate, "Loci dulcedo nos attinet" (the sweetness of the place holds us), pencil signed and numbered. Clifford Addams grew up outside Philadelphia and studied art in the U. S. before leaving to further his studies in Europe. He traveled extensively throughout Holland, France, Spain, Italy and Britain, and spent several years in London studying etching with Whistler. He later returned to the U. S. and worked out of studios in both New York and London. He was known for his European city scenes, such as this Whistleresque image of a man gazing out over the busy Thames.

This is a rare early state etching by American artist Frank Benson.  The title is On Set Wings, created and printed in 1923.  This is a trial proof, hand signed in pencil, before the addition of the clouds and lines at the shore.  This image was later used as a frontispiece for Volume III of the Paff catalog.  The image measures 4 1/2X5 7/8 inches.  The image appears in the Ordeman catalog as image number 223.

This is a fine drypoint etching on copper by American artist Frank Benson.  The title is Rising Geese, it was created and printed in 1924 in an edition of 150, printed on Whatman Paper.  The image measures 6 7/8X8 3/4 inches.  This image appears in the Ordeman catalog as image number 238

A very fine original lithograph by New York artist Harry L Taskey. Image size 11 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches, c. 1935, edition of about 25, published by the New York City WPA Project, pencils signed and titled.

This is an original chiaroscuro wood engraving, done in two blocks, black and grey.  The title is Eggemoggin Reach, created and printed in 1940 in an edition of 250 signed proofs.  The image measures 6X10 inches, hand signed lower right in pencil.  This wood engraving was published by Associated American Artists in New York.  Very fine condition.

This is an original wood engraving by American artist Herbert Waters.  The title is: Arden Falls, Early Spring, created and printed in  1969 in an edition of 65 impressions.  This large image measures 5 1/2X15 3/4 inches.  Pencil signed, titled and numbered as 32/65.  Very fine condition, rich inking, incredible detail.  Arden Falls on the Tygart River  is in West Virginia .

This is a finely detailed wood engraving by American artist Asa Cheffetz.  This image titled: Midsummer, Vermont was created and printed in 1936 as the presentation print of the Woodcut Society Kansas City.  Printed in an edition of 200.  This hand signed and titled image measures 4 3/4X6 1/4 inches.  This image is in beautiful condition in Society's Presentation folder.

This is an original pencil signed and titled woodblock print by American artist Isac Friedlander. The title of this work is "Jeremiah", created and printed circa 1940. The image measures 6 3/4X5 7/8 inches. Isac Friedlander (1890-1968) was born in Latvia. In 1912 he went to Italy where he met and worked with Russian artist Maxim Gorky. During this period he also received his only art training, studying etching, drawing and relief printing at the Academy of Rome. In 1937, he emigrated to New York where he worked full time as an artist until his death. He is best known for his woodcuts and etchings, and many museums have works by the artist, including the Smithsonian, Bibliotheque Nationale, and the Brooklyn Museum.

This is an original drypoint etching by American artist Armin Landeck.  The title is: Sunset Palace Lodge, created and printed in 1938 in an edition of 100.  This etching is hand signed and numbered in pencil lower border.  The image measures 6X7 7/8 inches.  A rich impression, fine use of platetone in the sky.

A beautiful sun drenched scene by Walter MacEwen, etching, image size 10 x 5 7/8 inches, c. 1910, printed by Delatre, pencil signed. Born in Chicago, MacEwen traveled to Europe to study art, first in Munich with Frank Duveneck, then in Paris with Corman and Robert-Fleury. He stayed in Europe for many years with studios in both Paris and Holland, where he was also a founding member of the Egmond Artist Colony. Primarily a painter, MacEwen was known for his impressionistic portraits and genre scenes which were quite well received in both Europe and America. His etchings, which are quite scarce, are developed in a very painterly style, reflecting the delicate use of light and shadow of his paintings.

This is an original pencil signed and titled lithograph by American artist Lawrence Beall Smith.  This image is titled lower left, The Skaters, created and printed in 1939, published by Associated American Artists in an edition of 186.  The image measures 11 1/8X8 1/2 inches.  Nicely framed with archival materials.

This finely printed wood engraving by Surendorf measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/8 inches. It is matted and framed which measures 15 x 16 inches. The title, edition number and signature is in pencil on the lower margin. This strong impression is in excellent condition. Surendorf studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Students League in NYC. He was a full member of the California Society of Etchers and the San Francisco Art Association. His works are included in the collections of the Achenbach Foundation in San Francisco, the Smithsonian Institute and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

This is an original pencil signed and numbered etching by American Modernist artist Leonard Baskin.  This image is titled Birdman, one of a series he did on the metamorphosis of a Man from a bird.  This image was created and printed in 1957,  The plate measures 18X12 inches, printed on a heavy weight wove type sheet.  It is numbered as 225/300.

Lithograph,1921,6X5",pencil signed

Summer in the Mountains, a fine early wood engraving by American artist Herbert Waters.  This image is pencil signed, titled and numbered as ed. 100..THe title is:  Summer in the Mountains, created and printed circa 1950.  This image measures 5 1/4X8 1/2 inches.  " Herbert Ogden Waters was born in Shantou, China, on November 15, 1903. The son of missionaries, he attended high school in Shanghai. Waters came to the United States to attend college, graduating from Denison University in 1926. He continued his studies at the Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Harvard University."