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Black & White

There is a misconception about works of art composed in so called "black and white".  It seems to some that this lack of color is somehow less desirable.  Yet artists throughout history have used single colors to focus on composition or on gradations from light to dark.  Without the distraction of color, these creative building blocks become more prevalent.  In this section, we challenge the viewer to focus on "monochromatic" (single-colored) compositions.  Chances are that by the time you have looked at a few works, your mind will hone in on details you don't usually notice, and that you may even start to "see" colors that aren't actually there.
Charles GUÉRIN - La Sirène - Lithograph - 1896 - detail
$600

La Sirène

GUERIN, Charles

Lithograph printed in bistre on japon volant (tissue thin Japan) wove paper. This large composition is related to the smaller color composition Gué...

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William J. PATTERSON - Sleep - Etching and aquatint - trial proof - detail
$250

Sleep

PATTERSON, William J.

Etching and aquatint on wove paper. No known edition, but proofs exist including in the University of Syracuse Art Museum collection (see here). Si...

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Felix Bracquemond - Le Haut d'un Battant de Porte - most famous etching by the artist Sold
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The Top of a Door

BRACQUEMOND, Felix

Le Haut d’un Battant de Porte (original French title) Etching on chine-collé on wove paper, 1852-65.Reference: Beraldi 110 v/v; Bouillon. Our impre...

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William J. SEWELL - Can I See Into Myself - Lithograph - 1945 - detail
$350

Can I See Into Myself

SEWELL, William

Lithograph on wove paper. No stated edition, and scarce. It isn’t clear that any editions were ever printed for any of the artist’s few lithographs...

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Ralph FABRI - The Golden Calf - Etching on wove paper - 1950 - detail
$200

The Golden Calf

FABRI, Ralph

Etching on wove paper. Edition of 50.The wrath of God is symbolically depicted by gathering storm clouds, while Moses’ arm is swung back, its motio...

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Ralph FABRI - Dream - Etching on wove paper - 1948 - detail
$200

Dream

FABRI, Ralph

Etching on wove paper. Edition of 50.Signed, titled, and numbered in pencil. Craft hinge remains in the top sheet corners, well away from the plate...

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Paul LANDACRE - Sultry Day - Wood engraving - 1935-37 - detail
$1,850

Sultry Day

LANDACRE, Paul

Wood engraving on wove paper, 1935-37. Reference: Wien 170.From the edition of 200, published by the "American Artists Group", New York. Signed, ti...

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New Victor PROUVÉ - Oiseaux de Proie - Birds of Prey - Aquatint and etching - 1893 - detail
$470

Birds of Prey

PROUVE, Victor

Oiseaux de Proie (original French title) Aquatint and etching printed on tan wove paper.Etching and aquatint printed in olive-green on Arches laid ...

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