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Frederick W. Becker
Frederick Becker Soft Ground Etching, 1951, “Jam Session ll”

1951

About the Item

Wonderful abstract original etching in sepia ink by Frederick Becker (1913-2004). The image measures 19 3/4" H x 23 ½” W and was created in 1951. The print is in excellent condition and is no. 5 of the small edition of 7. The print is unframed and presents in a 4-ply museum mat measuring 32 1/4" H x 28 1/2" W. By the time Becker created Jam Session 11, he had left Atelier 17 in New York for a teaching position at Washington University, St. Louis. There he established a printmaking department that would promote Atelier 17's spirit of innovation to a new generation of artists.
  • Creator:
    Frederick W. Becker (1888 - 1974, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1951
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: p48231stDibs: LU2749214653322

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