Sunflowers by Walter H. Williams, Amer., (1920-1998) Engraving

Sunflowers by Walter H. Williams, Amer., (1920-1998) EngravingColor Woodcut, 1958, printed 1960, first state Ed. of 200, second state without the black butterfly top center as published in 1966, 22 1 2 x 28 1 2, signed, titled and annotated Artist's Proof in pencil, on cream wove japan paper. African American Artist Walter Williams, (1920 1998), captures the innocence and earthy beauty of childhood on a rural southern farm. His prints often portray one or two solitary children, outdoors in a field, with only a

equally at home with painting

on thin antique buff laid paper

this dramatic scene shows the sun casting strong patterns of light and shadow thru the columns

crease to support sheet left margin edge center

over the throngs of commuters and across the floor

The same deft skill and perceptive eye which had graced Roth’s etchings of Venice and other European subjects earlier in the century were turned upon New York City’s changing skyline in a series of late monumental views

13-3/16 x 19-1/4

boldly rendered portrait by this lesser known Mexican master

8-1/2 x 10-1/4

possibly unique in this state

Otto Nagel

5-1/4 x 6-3/8