Torcello, by Margaret J. Patterson, Amer., (1867-1950) Crayon Resist One of numerous modernist gouaches

One of numerous modernist gouaches and watercolors Sperry Andrews painted early on of the desolate but beautiful landscapes he encountered while stationed in Iceland during WWII

7-7/8 x 5-7/8

and not commonly seen etching by Arms with a wealth of detail and authentic feeling evocation of place

One of the artist's larger and more animated prints

and bands of tape residue in the margins where the previous overmat was attached

Torcello, by Margaret J. Patterson, Amer., (1867-1950) Crayon Resist One of numerous modernist gouachesColor Woodcut, 1919 Ed. 100, fewer printed, 10 1 4 x 7 3 16, signed and titled in pencil. Exhibiting Patterson's gift for beautiful color harmony and treatment of water in this Italian subject; with brick red sail, subtle striated modulations of blue in the water and reddish purple reflecting the sail. She further activates this tranquil scene with a looping, linear blue tracery of currents in the water. There is moderate toning to the margins within