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Ruth Leaf Prints and Multiples

American, 1923-2015

Ruth Leaf was an American artist and a pioneer in the discipline of printmaking. While also fluent in the methods of linoleum, monotype, collagraph and collage, she is most known for her viscosity etchings and woodcuts. She authored the book, Etching, Engraving and Other Intaglio Printmaking Techniques (Watson-Guptill Publications) in 1976 while teaching at her namesake studio in Long Island and it remains the textbook used today in many schools. She was born in New York City in 1923, she studied at the New School for Social Research, Art Students League and Brooklyn College and at Atelier 17 with the groundbreaking printmaker Stanley William Hayter. She exhibited her work throughout the United States and abroad and has work in many collections, including the Library of Congress, the U.S. Information Agency, the Butler Institute of American Art and numerous university museums. Leaf has been a member of the Society of American Graphic Artists, the American Color Print Society and regional printmaking groups.

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Artist: Ruth Leaf
The Sun Flower
By Ruth Leaf
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "The Sun Flower" c.1980, is an original colors woodcut on Wove paper by noted American artist Ruth Leaf, 1923-1975. It is hand signed, titled and numbered 9/20 in...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Ruth Leaf Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

Tapestry
By Ruth Leaf
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Tapestry" c.1980, is an original colors etching on Wove paper by noted American artist Ruth Leaf, 1923-1975. It is hand signed, titled and numbered 8/15 in penci...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Ruth Leaf Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"Sand Dunes" Sepia Landscape Etching by Ruth Leaf
By Ruth Leaf
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ruth Leaf (1923-2015) was an American artist and a Pioneer in the discipline of printmaking, specifically etching. She authored the book, “Etching, Engraving and Other Intaglio Printmaking Techniques” (Watson-Guptil Publications) in 1976 while teaching at her namesake studio in Long Island and it remains the textbook used today in many schools. This etching is signed and numbered 34/60. The etching sits in a beautiful organic carved raw wood...
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Mid-20th Century Land Ruth Leaf Prints and Multiples

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Wood, Paper, Etching

“Trio”
By Ruth Leaf
Located in Southampton, NY
Artist proof intaglio print of a trio of Jazz players by the American printmaker and author, Ruth Leaf. Signed, dated and titled in pencil. Condition: Very good. Provenance: Art-O-Rama, 1965. The artwork is matted and in its original thick mahogany frame with brass front edge. Overall framed 25 by 31.25 inches. Not examined out of frame. Ruth Leaf (1923 - 2015) Ruth Leaf was an American artist and a pioneer in the discipline of printmaking. While also fluent in the methods of linoleum, monotype, collagraph and collage, she is most known for her viscosity etchings...
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1960s Post-Modern Ruth Leaf Prints and Multiples

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Archival Paper, Intaglio

LAKE VIEW
By Ruth Leaf
Located in Portland, ME
Leaf, Ruth. LAKE VIEW. Etching in colors, not dated. Titled, signed and numbered 6/175 in pencil in the margin just below the image. 17 1/2 x 23 3/4 inches, 444 x 603 mm. (plate); 22...
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Mid-20th Century Ruth Leaf Prints and Multiples

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Etching

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Spring Song /// Antique Female Artist Children Child Etching British Art
By Eileen Soper
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Eileen Alice Soper (English, 1905-1990) Title: "Spring Song" *Signed by Soper in pencil lower right Year: 1924 Medium: Original Etching on cream laid paper Limited edition: 178 Printer: Likely printed by Eva Soper, London, UK Publisher: H C Dickens, London, UK Reference: "The Catalogue Raisonne of Prints and Etchings of George and Eileen Soper" - Beetles No. 83, page 119, 141, 157 Sheet size: 8.13" x 10.13" Image size: 6.63" x 9.63" Condition: Paper trimmed in the margins. A few faint areas of discoloration. It is otherwise a strong impression in very good condition Notes: Provenance: private collection - Boulder, CO. Biography: Eileen Soper was born in 1905 in the Municipal Borough of Enfield and moved to the house where she was to spend the rest of her life in Harmer Green, Welwyn in the Hertfordshire countryside in 1908. The house she later named "Wildings" was built by her father, the artist George Soper...
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'GARDER OF DREAMES' 1990
By Eyvind Earle
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
"Garden of Dreams" by Eyvind Earle Media: Serigraph on Paper Image Dimensions: 37 1/4 x 28" Year Produced: 1990 Edition: 68/205 Signed and numbered by the artist The artwork is in ex...
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The Tragedy /// Modern Female Artist Children Child Cute Toy Childhood Etching
By Eileen Soper
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Eileen Alice Soper (English, 1905-1990) Title: "The Tragedy" *Signed by Soper in pencil lower right Year: 1922 Medium: Original Etching on cream laid paper Limited edition: 264 Printer: Likely printed by Eva Soper, London, UK Publisher: H C Dickens, London, UK Reference: "The Catalogue Raisonne of Prints and Etchings of George and Eileen Soper" - Beetles No. 31, page 111, 141, 155 Sheet size: 9.13" x 5.5" Image size: 3.88" x 6" Condition: Remnants of previous mounting tape at right edges. In excellent condition Notes: Provenance: private collection - Boulder, CO. Biography: Eileen Soper was born in 1905 in the Municipal Borough of Enfield and moved to the house where she was to spend the rest of her life in Harmer Green, Welwyn in the Hertfordshire countryside in 1908. The house she later named "Wildings" was built by her father, the artist George Soper...
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Young Boy - Vintage Photolithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Young Boy is an original photolithograph realized by Jean Cocteau (1889 -1963) in 1930 ca. With the blue stamp of” Collezione Contessa Anna Labtitia Pecci” on the rear. Excellent c...
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By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in Burbank, CA
A beauty turns to admire the Kirifuri Waterfall in Nikko Province. She holds the handle of an umbrella and wears fashionable clothing that is beautifully printed. This series pairs f...
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The New Testament /// Old Masters Biblical Religious Engraving Dutch Angel Art
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Original Afrique Occidentale - Africa horizontal vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original linen-backed horizontal format vintage poster "AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANCAISE" lithograph. Poster for French West Africa Agency France d'Outre-Mer 1955. The poster has vignettes showing some African agriculture, oil along one side, local fruits and foods along the bottom, and stylized statues on left and right, harps, clay pots, drums with the maps of West Africa map...
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