Botanical Linocut by Henry Evans, Hand Signed #1/100

About the Item

Linocut. Year produced: 1964 Artist: Henry Evans. Country: United States of America Introducing the Botanical Linocut by Henry Evans, Hand Signed #1/100 and dated 1964. - a stunning piece of art that will add a touch of elegance to any room. This linocut features a beautiful image of red flowers that is both vibrant and intricate. The picture is framed and ready to be displayed, making it an effortless addition to your home decor. What makes this linocut truly special is that it is hand signed by the artist, Henry Evans, and is one of only 100 prints in existence. This means that you are not only purchasing a beautiful piece of art, but also a rare and valuable collectible. Printed with the utmost attention to detail, the Botanical Linocut by Henry Evans is a true masterpiece. The colors are rich and vibrant, and the intricate details of the flowers are sure to captivate and inspire. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking for a unique and beautiful addition to your home, this linocut is an excellent choice. So why wait? Add the Botanical Linocut by Henry Evans, Hand Signed #1/100 to your collection today and experience the beauty and elegance of this truly remarkable work of art. Measurements: About the artist: Henry Evans (1918–1990) began making botanical prints in 1958, depicting some 1400 subjects in 31 years. In that time, he was accorded more than 250 one-man shows in many countries around the world and, almost every state in the union. Admired by art lovers and naturalists alike, Henry’s work reveals a style intriguingly personal and botanically faithful, unerring in its feeling for rhythm and design. Self-taught as a printer, botanist, and artist, he developed a unique style and technique. He drew directly from living subjects, and all subjects were portrayed life-size. He used linoleum as a printing surface and an 1852 Washington Hand Press to make the prints. All of the work was done by hand. All of the materials that were used were of the best quality, and all of the editions were limited. Each linoleum-block print was numbered, dated, and signed by the artist. After printing, the blocks were destroyed. Henry Evans’s linocuts are found in the great print collections of the Albertina in Vienna, the Library of Congress in Washington, and the New York Public Library; in various museums and libraries across the country; and in numerous private collections in America and abroad. Henry Evans wrote and illustrated books and magazine articles, talked before groups both here and abroad on printmaking (including a stint of lectures for the State Department in Europe and the Middle East), and, along with his wife, Marsha, met the public in their galleries in the Napa Valley and San Francisco. From 1974, Marsha worked on shows and gallery arrangements and did most of the presswork on the prints. Henry selected the subjects, made the drawings, cut the blocks, and mixed the colors. It was, in the best sense, a husband-and-wife team. Among numerous publications, the artist’s most important books and portfolios include The State Flowers of the United States (1972); Botanical Prints: With Excerpts from the Artist’s Notebooks (1977); and California Native Wildflowers (1985). Some of the more notable exhibitions of Henry Evans’s prints have been held at the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation in Pittsburgh, the National Arboretum in Washington, Northwestern University at Evanston, The Royal Horticultural Society in London, the Field Museum in Chicago, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, McGill University in Montreal, the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, and the Los Angeles County Museum.

Dimensions:

Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1964

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The piece is in good vintage condition.

Seller Location:

Los Angeles, CA