20th Century American Prints

20th Century American Artists

This is a rare etching by American artist Ronau Woiceske.  The title is Big Sycamore, created and printed in 1940 in an edition of only 20.  Hand signed and titled in pencil.  The image measures 8 7/8X7 7/8 inches.  This scene was taken near Woodstock New York.

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This rare, early 20th C. etching by Francis Hopkinson Smith measures 9 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches, pencil signed and titled. Smith was an author, artist and engineer, writing many books but also known for his atmospheric watercolors and oils. In his early years he is credited with building the foundation for the Statue of Liberty. At the age of 50 he gave up his engineering career and devoted the rest of his life to writing and painting.

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A lithograph by Dexter Dawes with a view of Mt. Monadnock seen though two giant maples measures 12 7/8 x 10 1/2 inches. It is pencil signed in the lower margin. Dawes was born in Englewood, NJ and went on to study at New York City's Art Student League. He summered in Marlboro, NH surrounded by beautiful gardens with views of Mount Monadnock which became the inspiration for many of his lithographs and paintings. He belonged to a number of associations including the National Arts Club.

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This is an original etching and aquatint,  by American Woodstock artist Emil Ganso.  The title is: Road to Saugerties, created and printed in 1930 in an edition of 30, this one is numbered 7/35.  The image measures 9X10 7/8 inches.  Very fine condition a rich impression

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This 1950 etching by the American artist Ernest Roth measures 9 x 12 inches, pencil signed, dated and plate titled. Created as a presentation print for the Society of American Etchers, Gravers, Lithographers and Woodcutters in 1951. Included is a analysis and appreciation of Roth's work by the president of the society, John Taylor Arms.

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Pencil signed "H A Webster" in the lower right. C. 1930. Catalog: Webster 105. Plate measures 7 3/4 x 10 7/8 inches on 9 3/4 x 12 7/8 inch watermarked arches laid type paper. Signed artist's proof. Plate destroyed. This print has a rich drypoint burr and dramatic use of light and shadow. Herman Webster was an American artist who moved to Paris in the early 20th century to attend the Academy Julien. There he studied under J. P. Laurens and Eugene Bejot, and was also greatly influenced by the etchings of Whistler and Meryon. He traveled extensively throughout Europe, specializing in finely detailed architectural views, cityscapes and landscapes.

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This is an original lithograph, pencil signed and titled by American artist Lester G. Hornby.  The title of this work is: Gloucester Harbor, created circa 1920 this image is quite large measuring 13X17 1/2 inches.  A fine view of the Harbor traffic with the town in the distance.

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This is an original lithograph by American artist Lester Hornby.  It is titled: East Gloucester.  Created and printed in 1943, hand signed, titled and inscribed "to Virginia".  The image measures 12X16 inches.  A whimsical view of Summer on the water in Gloucester Harbor..

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This lithograph by Dexter Dawes measures 12 x 14 3/4 inches and is pencil signed on the lower right. Dawes was born in Englewood, NJ and went on to study at New York City's Art Student League. He summered in Marlboro, NH surrounded by beautiful gardens with views of Mount Monadnock which became the inspiration for many of his lithographs and paintings. He belonged to a number of associations including the National Arts Club.

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This lithograph by Dexter Dawes measures 12 1/8 x 14 7/8 inches and is pencil signed by the artist. This is one in a series of lithographs of the construction of the George Washington Bridge that Dawes created between 1927 and the bridges' completion in 1931. This suspension bridge would eventually connect Ft. Lee, NJ to Manhattan across the Hudson River. Swiss born engineer Othmar Amman made this gigantic structure look "light and airy" with its miles of intertwined steel cable. Considered by some to be the noblest of bridges it became a symbol of the art and craft of the civil engineering profession.

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This original etching by the American artist Gordon Grant measures 7 7/8 x 9 3/4 inches and is signed in pencil, l.r. Gordon Grant was born in California and was sent alone to Great Britain around Cape Horn when he was thirteen years old for his education. He worked as a staff artist for New York World and Harper's Weekly, covering both the Boer War and the Mexican Revolution, but became most widely known for his marine paintings and fine prints. He was a member of many artist's associations, including the National Academy of Design; American Federation of Art; Salmagundi Club; National Arts Club; American Watercolor Society; New York Society of Painters; and the New York Watercolor Club.

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Etching, image size 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches, 1937, pencil signed

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Etching, image size 8 7/16 x 21 7/8 inches, pub. 1888 by Fishel, Adler & Schwaltz, New York, plate signed l.l., "Mielatz", pencil signed l.r., "Chas F.W. Mielatz". remarque l.l. of a group of violets.

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This drypoint etching was created by American artist Samuel Chamberlain.  It is titled: Far West Junk Shop, created and printed in May of 1929.  The image measures 4 5/8X8 3/4 inches.  Hand signed in pencil and editioned as 87/100.  This etching appears in the Chamberlain catalog as image number 77.  Very fine condition, a highly detailed image.

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This is a very fine original etching, image size 7 5/8 x 9 3/4 inches, c. 1930s, pencil signed and titled. Gordon Grant was born in California and sent to Great Britain for his education. He worked as a staff artist for New York World and Harper's Weekly, covering both the Boer War and the Mexican Revolution, but became most widely known for his marine paintings and lithographs. He was a member of many artist's associations, including the National Academy of Design; American Federation of Art; Salmagundi Club; National Arts Club; American Watercolor Society; New York Society of Painters; and the New York Watercolor Club.

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