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"Bessie Smith" - Musician's Portrait Etching on Paper (A/P)

1970s

About the Item

"Bessie Smith" - Musician's Portrait Etching on Paper (A/P) Clean and modern drypoint etching of a jazz singer Bessie Smith by Maria Bennett (American, 20th Century). The singer is depicted in a stylized, blocky manner, with high contrast shadows and highlights. pressing appears to be skew purposefully. Titled, numbered, and signed along the bottom edge ("Bessie Smith A/P Maria Bennett") Unframed Paper size: 16"H x 12"W
  • Creation Year:
    1970s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.03 in (0.77 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Artwork is in very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH85081stDibs: LU54212011272
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