The Spire-New York, by Lawrence Nelson Wilbur, Amer., (1897-1988) Aquatint

The Spire-New York, by Lawrence Nelson Wilbur, Amer., (1897-1988) AquatintEtching & Drypoint, 1985, Ed. 100, 14 13 16 x 11 1 8, a printer's proof from the collection of Anthony Kirk, who printed the edition, signed and titled in pencil, on cream wove Rives paper measuring 22 5 8 x 18 1 4.

very pale mat line and toning from previous mount

The same deft skill and perceptive eye whch had graced Roth's etchings of Venice and other European subjects earlier in the century were turned upon New York City's changing skyline in a series of late monumental views

dated and dedicated early impression in good condition

who like Hering

and a hint of Tamayo as well

while the scene and quality of atmosphere remind one of Appian

There was recently an exhibition of Don Freeman's work at the Museum of the City of New York

10 x 13-15/16

3-13/16 x 2-9/16

7-7/8 x 5-3/4

on a sheet of fibrous yellow laid japan paper 5-1/4 x 6-3/4

Small crease to upper right corner