Samuel Chamberlain, Amer., (1895-1975), Market Day At Senlis Linocut

Samuel Chamberlain, Amer., (1895-1975), Market Day At Senlis LinocutDrypoint, 1939, Ed. 300 for the Society of American Etchers, ref. C&K 273, 8 7 8 x 6 9 16, signed in pencil, on cream laid paper 13 3 8 x 9 3 4. A fine impression in fine condition, in the original mat with tissue guard, original Society of American Etchers portfolio showing toning and corner wear, and cover sheet with presentation essay by Joyhn Taylor Arms. There is a small printed note by Arms with two invitations to membership included as well.

early 1990's

a stray speck of ink left center margin

Gannett's lithographs remind one at times of those by her artist friends Wanda Gag

though this appears to be an earlier "deluxe" pencil signed impression before the large cursive etched title was added below to the bottom center margin

dated and inscribed The John Hay Fellows Print in pencil

Here's a beautiful signed impression of this image which appears to be uncommon though present in the collections of the Smithsonian and Cornell museums

mostly in the top and bottom margins

a fine and richly inked impression of this unusual and charming domestic subject

rooster or sunflowers as here

plus 24 proofs

designated by his initials in pencil lower left corner verso

in particular the churches found all over Europe