Ernest D Roth, Germ-Amer., (1876-1963), A Blacksmith Shop - Florence Photogram annotated Edition 100 in pencil

annotated Edition 100 in pencil

like many of his contemporaries

slightest toning within previous mat opening

10-5/8 x 9-1/4

Clements studied with Eakins at the Pennsylvania Academy

Ernest D Roth, Germ-Amer., (1876-1963), A Blacksmith Shop - Florence Photogram annotated Edition 100 in pencilEtching, 1907, Ed. unknown, 8 15 16 x 8 5 16, faintest matline, signed, titled and dated in pencil, on cream laid paper 11 9 16 x 11 7 16, a fine impression in fine condition of this early Florentine subject; the wealth of detail, Blacksmith surrounded by an aura of light from his forge, and framed by arch and doorway attest to Roth's early inspiration from the work of James McNeil Whistler. This early print by Roth is not so commonly found. $350