"Goldfinches " by Maurice R. Bebb, Amer., (1891-1986) Oil mainly known for his remarkable

mainly known for his remarkable bold but tender character studies

Moholy-Nagy and Feininger

Gouache and Ink

the original descriptive label included with this print states the artist was born in Ravena

and two areas of water staining to the bottom margin  just touching the chine at lower left

"Goldfinches " by Maurice R. Bebb, Amer., (1891-1986) Oil mainly known for his remarkableEtching & Aquatint printed in color, 1950, ed. between 28 & ca. 70, 8 15 16 x 6 13 16, signed and titled in pencil, on thick cream simili vellum. Maurice Bebb had a career as a florist, and did not begin to draw until he was in his 50's. Self taught, he received encouragement from established artist members of the Prairie Print Makers, an organization Bebb later joined. His fascination and knowledge of the mid western birds he portrayed are realized