Description
A beautiful mezzotint of a still life (wine bottle, a goblet and a fruit basket) by Mario Avati, one of the greatest masters of mezzotint.
Additional information
| Signing, Dating, and Titling | |
|---|---|
| Type | Modern Print-Makers |
Details
Medium:
Mezzotint in Black.
Paper:
Printed on BFK Rives wove paper.
Date:
1960.
Signature:
Signed by the artist in pencil, en recto lower right. Titled en recto lower center. Editioned en recto lower left.
Edition:
Impression 2 out of the edition of 50.
Framing:
Custom framed behind 99% UV-blocking art glass using strictly conservation-grade materials.
Condition:
Excellent condition. Deep, black ink, full margins, without handling marks.
Framed Size:
28.875 in. (h) x 25.5 in. (w) x 1.375 in. (d)
Plate Size:
15.5 in. (h) x 20.25 in. (w)
Catalogue Raisonné Entries:
Passeron No. 335.
Bibliography:
La Bibliotheque des Arts, 1973-1979; Jean Adhemar, Twentieth Century Graphics, London, Elek Books Limited, 1971, p. 240; Fritz Eichenberg, The Art of the Print, New York, Harry N. Abrams. 1976, pp. 358 – 360.
Museum Holdings:
Phila. Mus. Art 1964-86-2; NGA 1964.8.50
