176: GENE KLOSS (1903-1996) PENCIL SIGNED ETCHING

Gene Kloss (1903-1996)
Penitente Fires (1939)
The aquatint etching from an edition of 50 prints on Whatman paper is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right, and titled lower left.

The title Penitente Fires refers to an intense, centuries old Spanish Colonial religious ritual in New Mexico.
Image measures 10.75 x 13.75, sheet is 13.25 x 17.5 inches.
Good condition noting scattered light foxing and tape residue on the outer margins. The complete sheet, not laid down, no damage or repair.
$3,000 - $5,000