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S. Chester Danforth
A 1930s Etching & Aquatint of Palmolive Building Chicago by S. Chester Danforth

ca. 1930s

$750
£569.64
€655.19
CA$1,047.90
A$1,168.52
CHF 609.69
MX$14,338.23
NOK 7,760.33
SEK 7,352.74
DKK 4,889.96
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A 1930s, Art Deco etching & aquatint of the Palmolive Building in Chicago by notable print maker S. Chester Danforth. Image size: 14 1/4" x 8". Archivally matted to 20" x 14". S. Chester Danforth is best known for his fine etchings of Chicago of Chicago landmark buildings. He was born in Ithaca, NY in 1896 and lived in Park Ridge, IL where he worked as a fine artist & illustrator. Danforth was also an architect, who created architectural renderings.
  • Creator:
    S. Chester Danforth (1896 - 1959, American)
  • Creation Year:
    ca. 1930s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    In good original condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #206771stDibs: LU2591216393702

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