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Ray H. French
The Swan

1957

About the Item

The Swan Etching and soft ground intaglio, 1957 Signed and dated lower right (see photo) Titled and numbered lower left (see photo) From the second edition of 75 impressions, printed by Master Printer, Jonathan B. Clemens, 1988-2000 Edition: 75 (5/75) Excellent impression with contrast and selective inking of the plate {Provenance: Estate of the Artist Martha A. French Trust Exhibited: 4th Biennial, Herron Art Museum, 1958 J.B. Speed Museum, 1959 62nd Annual National Exhibit, National Gallery, Washington 42nd Annual Exhibit, Society of American Graphic Artists, 1959 An impression was purchased by Dr. John Walker, Washington, D.C. Condition: xcellent Image/Plate size: 16 15/16 x 18 3/4 inches Sheet size: 22 3/4 x 26 1/2 inches Permanent Collection French’s work is in over 500 collections including The Museum of Modern Art, the Library of Congress, Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Bibliothèque Nationale, the Brooklyn Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Denver Art Museum, the New York Public Library, the Boston Public Library, Midwest Museum of American Art, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Syracuse University Art Galleries. Regarding the printer: Jonathan graduated from Arizona State University where he earned a master’s degree in art (MFA). He taught drawing and lithography as a part-time professor of art at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Jonathan was a Master Printer at Lakeside Studio, Lakeside, Michigan. Jonathan also founded his own business, Images Limited Edition Press producing fine lithographs, etching and intaglio prints.
  • Creator:
    Ray H. French (1919-2000, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1957
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.94 in (43.03 cm)Width: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Fairlawn, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MAF00511stDibs: LU14011892032
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