Etching, 1883
Signed in pencil lower center
The BAT impression, signed by Pennell, annotated to be given to the printer
"The artist's model proof for the printer. The writing to the right is Pennell's."
Further annotation by Pennell to burnish the bottom edge of the plate.
"Print @ K"referring to Charles Klackner, 1850-1916, master printer and publisher in New York
Very rich and sharp impression
Reference: Wuerth
Condition: Very good for a working proof
Image/Plate size: 12 x 8 inches
Sheet size: 15 13/16 x 10 13/16 inches
Provenance: Kennedy Galleries (a42810) verso
An impression of this image is in the collections of the National Gallery of Art, Washington and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
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