"Herodias" by Robert Anning-Bell, Eng. (1863-1933) Drawing

"Herodias" by Robert Anning-Bell, Eng. (1863-1933) DrawingColor Lithograph, 1896, Large edition as published in The International Studio, Vol. 8, 1896, 8 3 4 x 5 7 8, signed in the block, with "The Studio" blindstamp, on warm white laid paper. A Beardsleyesque design, but the distinctive color harmony here affirms Anning Bell's individuality, and goes a long way in broadening this macarbre subject's appeal. Though published in The Studio in a large edition, I've not run across the Anning Bell with the

water stains at top edge and foxing to support sheet discreetly entering image at top of chine

Dehn was also masterfully experimental in his approach to printmaking

Living and working there since 1969

17-1/4 x 12

rich impression with substantial burr from the drypoint work

it shows a lively life drawing group at the Whitney Studio Club

by an artist about who's life & work I would like to know more

the wood frame architecture of which LeBoutillier wrote a book about

by Vollard

Soiling and foxing to bottom of sheet

This impression still retains the original label issued by the company with the print

but inscribed "epreuve d'essai