Original Wood Engraving: "Peter Ring Dem Bells," 1941
- SIGNED
- 1941
1941. Original wood relief engraving, 7" x 5", on approx 10" x 8" sheet; printed in black on handmade Japanese paper. Titled, signed and dated in pencil beneath image. In hinged gallery mat. Subtle age-darkening to image area evident upon lifting the mat, else quite clean, and a strong impression. Edition size not stated.
A finely detailed woodcut, inspired by the traditional African-American spiritual of the same title. Henrich, born in Nova Scotia, worked for most of her long career in western New York, exhibiting widely in and around Buffalo, with long stretches as an educator at the Art Institute of Buffalo and the Buffalo Seminary. Though best known for her works in watercolor, she also excelled as a printmaker and sculptor.
A finely detailed woodcut, inspired by the traditional African-American spiritual of the same title. Henrich, born in Nova Scotia, worked for most of her long career in western New York, exhibiting widely in and around Buffalo, with long stretches as an educator at the Art Institute of Buffalo and the Buffalo Seminary. Though best known for her works in watercolor, she also excelled as a printmaker and sculptor.
Details
Title
Original Wood Engraving: "Peter Ring Dem Bells," 1941
Author
MACKAY, Jean [aka Jean Mackay Henrich, 1909-2002]
Condition
Unknown
Date
1941