20th Century American Prints

Lithograph, image size 12 5/8 x 9 3/8 inches, pencil signed

This is a very rare early trial proof etching by Joseph Pennell, one of the foremost American etchers of the early 20th century. The plate size is 11 x 8 5/8 inches; the image itself measures 10 x 8 1/4 inches. It was created in 1906 and is pencil signed by both Pennell and Goulding, the printer. It is notated 'trial proof' in the lower right corner, the later published state of this image is #411 in the Wuerth catalog. As is typical of Pennell's prints, the margins are small, but adequate for proper presentation. This etching comes with original label from Frederick Keppel & Co, New York.

A fine original etching, image size 8 3/8 x 11 7/8 inches, published in 1934 in an edition of 100 proofs, plate signed and dated, pencil signed.

This is an original wood engraving by American artist Herbert Waters.The title is: West Virginia Spring, created and printed Circa  1960.  The image measures 9 7/8X6 1/2 inches.  Hand signed, titled and numbered in pencil, 31/75.  A beautiful impression in great condition.

Etching, dry point, image size 10 7/8 x 9 3/8 inches, ca. 1936, signed and titled in pencil, also plate signed. Edition of 25 for the NYC WPA. "Federal Art Project/NYC WPA" stamped in l.l.

This is an original etching created by Provincetown artist, Reynolds Beal.  The title is: Fisherman's Race off Gloucester, Henry Ford Wins, created and printed in 1930.  A very rare image, hand signed in pencil, titled and dated.  The image measures 7 7/8X12 3/4  inches.  Printed on a medium weight laid type sheet, very nice condition.  This etching came to us from the Beal Family.

A beautiful architectural cityscape by master printmaker, Joseph Pennell. Measuring 8 x 11 inches, it is pencil signed, publishers label included. Created in 1905 in an edition of probably 75, cat: Wuerth #379. Pennell was an important American etcher, lithographer and illustrator. Good friends with James McNeill Whistler, he and his wife co-authored his biography. Pennell was known for his continued experimentation with technique and style, producing cityscapes, landscapes and marine scenes. He also printed many of his own images.

This is an original woodblock print by American artist Albert Abramovitz.  This view of roof tops is pencil signed lower right border.  The image measures 10X12 inches , printed on a medium weight laid type paper.  Created and printed circa 1920's.

This a drypoint etching C. 1920. Plate measures 9 7/8 x 8 inches on 15 1/4 x 11 1/8 inch wove paper. Pencil signed in the lower right. A dynamic and joyful print with good use of plate toning. Warren Davis studied at the Art Students League in New York and became known for his etchings of idealized female figures, many of which were used on the covers of Vanity Fair and Life magazines. Later in his career Davis exhibited in Europe and the United States including the Pennsylvania Academy and the Salmagundi Club. This image is a great example of Davis' use of delicate lines and simple compositions to elegantly capture the beauty of the female figure.

This is a fine etching and drypoint by American artist Ronau Woiceske.  It is titled Connecticut Farm Scene, created and printed circa 1930.  The image measures 12 7/8X10 3/4 inches.  Hand signed in pencil, printed on a medium weight wove type sheet.  

This is an original large etching by American artist and illustrator Alan James Robinson.  This image is titled: Green Turtle, it is an artist proof and hand signed in pencil.  The image measures 18X23 1/2 inches.  Richly printed on a thick wove type sheet,  Robinson is best known for his animal illustrations.

This is a drypoint etching from November 1929. Edition of 100. Catalog: BPL 88. Pencil signed in the lower right, pencil numbered 59 out of 100 in the lower left. Plate measures 13 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches on 16 x 11 inch Rives watermarked wove paper. Samuel Chamberlain studied architecture at MIT, but interrupted his studies to serve in France during WWI. After the war, Chamberlain worked as an architectural draftsman in Boston before leaving the US to travel throughout France and Europe. During his time overseas, Chamberlain began sketching the countryside and architecture, eventually studying at the Royal College of Art in London. He became well known for his carefully rendered etchings and drypoints of both European and American buildings and cityscapes.

Etching of Léon, Spain. Trial proof. Pencil signed and dated 1923 in the lower right corner. Print measures 7 1/8 by 11 1/4 inches in a 16 x 19 inch gold frame. #1 in his Spanish Church Series. Catalog: Fletcher 140. Printed by Frederick Reynolds. This plate was done with the assistance of Kerr Eby. This atmospheric print showcases the artist's incredible eye for detail.

This 1927 etching by the American artist Roland Clark measures 7 7/8 x 9 3/4 inches, pencil signed and titled. Roland Clark studied at The Art Students League with J. Carroll Beckwith in New York. An avid outdoorsman he combined his love of the outdoors into his many paintings and etchings. Selected to do the 1938 Federal Duck Stamp Design, he also wrote and illustrated books about his hunting experiences.

This is a fine etching by American sporting artist Roland Clark.  The title of this work is: The Welcome, created and printed in 1926 in an edition of 65.  The image measures 10X8 inches.  Hand signed in pencil lower right and also titled lower in the border.  Printed on a wove type sheet with the Gelder Zonen watermark.  Fine use of plate tone in the water and sky.