#8 by Ruth Leaf

This is a circular etching by the artist Ruth Leaf. It depicts a close-up of plants, possibly thistle or dandelion. It is not labeled with an edition size or as an artists proof. The edition size is unknown, but probably somewhere between 75 and 350, which are her usual edition sizes, although it could also be a trial proof. The etching is well-struck crisp. The paper is pristine. The image is 2 inches in diameter and the sheet is nearly square (dimension given above). It is unframed. An excellent example of her etching style. We acquired several of her etchings in a recent sale, so check out the others in the shop.

Ruth Leaf (1923 - 2015) Ruth Leaf was a noted female American printmaker. She was born in New York City and studied at several institutions in New York, most notably at Atelier 17 with Stanley William Hayter. In contrast to Hayter and many of his students, Leaf chose to move away from abstract to more traditional subjects. Her subject matter includes landscapes, figures, and architecture. Of the latter, her subject matter is drawn from the New York area, including places like Coney Island. She exhibited extensively across the United States. She received numerous awards, most notably the Edna Stauffer Award from the National Association of Women Artists, a Library of Congress purchase award, and the Tonner Award of the American Society of Color Prints. Her work is held in major collections across the country including the Library of Congress and the Butler Museum. She was a member of a number of print and graphic art societies and was active in influential groups such as the National Society of Literature and the Arts, the Society of American Graphic Artists, and the National Association of Women Artists. She authored an influential text on printmaking, Etching, Engraving and Other Intaglio Printmaking Techniques.

Size: 1990s
Price: $150
Size: 10 x 11 inches
Plate Size: 2 inches
Condition: Pristine
Medium: Etching
Subject: Floral & Gardens

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