Ernest D Roth, Germ-Amer., (1876-1963), A Blacksmith Shop - Florence Photogram

Ernest D Roth, Germ-Amer., (1876-1963), A Blacksmith Shop - Florence PhotogramEtching, 1907, Ed. unknown, 8 15 16 x 8 5 16, faintest matline, signed, titled and dated in pencil, on cream laid paper 11 9 16 x 11 7 16, a fine impression in fine condition of this early Florentine subject; the wealth of detail, Blacksmith surrounded by an aura of light from his forge, and framed by arch and doorway attest to Roth's early inspiration from the work of James McNeil Whistler. This early print by Roth is not so commonly found. $350

distinguished by the same nuanced subtle gradations of value

another very pale mat line in the outer margins which must be from storage

slightest toning within previous mat opening

creating suites of color aquatints of New York City

10-5/8 x 9-1/4

the impression offered is also dated 1963

annotated Edition 100 in pencil

signed in pencil with  title at bottom left margin edge

like many of his contemporaries

1900-1940"

Clements studied with Eakins at the Pennsylvania Academy

toned within mat opening and to sheet verso from previous mount