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Kerr EbyThe Whale's Back [Connecticut]1925
1925

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The Whales Back. 1925. Etching. Giardina catalog 95 stateiii. Image: 6 1/2 x 12 (sheet 10 x 16). Trial proof, prior to the edition of 90. Illustrated in Fine Prints of the Year, 1927. A rich impression with plate tone printed on cream laid paper. Signed and annotated 'imp' (imprimit) in pencil, indicating a proof printed Eby.
The scene is probably Westport or Cos Cob, Connecticut.
The scene is probably Westport or Cos Cob, Connecticut.
Kerr Eby is one of the great 20th-century printmakers, heralded for his use of negative space and plate tone. His plates usually held a combination of drypoint and etched lines, resulting in an interplay of strong lines and delicate details. His landscapes are just as telling of his talents and skilled hand. They speak to his ability to edit, as he would enlist only one or two lines to do the work of many- letting the almost unmarked plate convey a sense of vast open space with great depth and dimension. His prints continue to inspire artists to this day, and also serve as a rich historical account of the 20th century.
- Creator:Kerr Eby (1890 - 1946, American)
- Creation Year:1925
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Storrs, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU335211547682
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