20th Century American Prints

etching,1930,ed.8/100, image size: 13X17 1/2",pencil signed

This fine cityscape by Anton Schutz, created in 1930, measures 14 x 9 3/4 inches. It is an artist proof, second state and pencil signed. Schutz worked with Joseph Pennell at the Art Student's League and was known for his east coast cityscapes.

Etching,6 3/4X7 1/2",pencil signed

Etching,1914,11X9 1/2",pencil signed

Lithograph, image size 7 7/8 x 10 7/8 inches, Barker 33, ed. of 76, pencil signed

This etching by Anton Schutz measures 9 7/8 x 13 3/4 inches. It is pencil signed and numbered. Schutz was born in Germany and emigrated to the US in 1924 before Hitler came into power. A well-known artist in Germany, especially Munich, he started over again and enrolled in the Art Student's League in NY, working with Joseph Pennel. He became known for his portrayal of large cities along the eastern seaboard, capturing the enormity of the buildings along with the spirit of the American people.

This is a fine original etching by American artist Robert Nisbet.  This image is hand signed in pencil and titled: Mountain Stream, Created and printed circa 1940.  The image measures 7X9 3/4 inches.  

This is a rare etching by American artist Edward J. Balthazar.  The subject is: The Wadsworth Barn in Hartford.  Created and printed in 1945.  Hand signed in pencil and editioned as 6/50.  The image measures 8 3/4X 11 7/8 inches.  Printed on a medium weight wove type sheet.  This image was later recreated and so as the 1949 Presentation print published by the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts.

This is an evocative diptych wood engraving by Barry Moser with incredibly rich texture and detail. The image size is 7 x 10 inches, 1977, pencil signed.

This is an original etching by American artist Gottlob Briem 1899-1972.  The subject titled is: Tenement, Pittsfield, Vermont.  This etching created and printed circa 1940 has an image area of 5X11 1/4 inches, hand signed and titled in pencil printed on a medium weight wove type paper.  Extensive use of plate tone in the sky and land.  This etching was given to the former owner by the artist in Vermont.

Etching, image size: 9 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches, 1924, cat. Wuerth-837, edition of probably 75, pencil signed lower right

Wood Engraving, image size 7 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches, pencil signed

A quiet image of fishing boats moored in a small harbor by Massachusetts artist Gordon Grant, this lithograph measures 9 x 12 inches, published c. 1940 by the Associated American Artists, pencil signed.

Etching, image size 8 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches, pencil signed

Lithograph, image size 8 7/8 x 11 3/8 inches, c. 1945, pencil signed.