"SHIT" by William Kent, (Amer., 1919-2012) Etching not obtrusive

not obtrusive

eventually replacing him as a teacher of etching there in 1924

small stain upper center of sheet

traces of brown water tape at margin edges

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"SHIT" by William Kent, (Amer., 1919-2012) Etching not obtrusiveSlate Print, 1966, Ed. 8 50, on various papers and fabrics, 12 1 4" x 31 1 4", signed, dated and annotated "Artist's Proof" in black ball point pen, on red and white striped fabric, a vibrant impression of this large print by Kent. One of the artist's Gravestone Series, essentially an anti war series created during the Vietnam War. In this instance it has been suggested that "SHIT" may refer to the first, and sadly sometimes, last thing a soldier may