15: GENE KLOSS (1903-1996) ETCHING PPM GIFT PRINT FOR 1945

Gene Kloss (1903-1996)
Southwestern Summer (1945)
The etching with aquatint from an edition of 125 prints is signed by the artist in pencil lower right and titled lower left. A fine, strong impression with attractive burr providing texture, shadow and light. The image is further important for its documentation of pueblo life.

This image served as the fifteenth Prairie Print Makers Presentation Print for distribution to associate members and sale to the organization's membership.
Image measures 8.25 x 11, sheet is 10 x 12.75, and frame is 18.25 x 20.5 inches.
Very good condition, not laid down, probably the full sheet, margins are good, no damage, stain, puncture or repair. There is a very faint and pale outline from an earlier mat. The work is framed to archival standards in acid free mounts.
Provenance: A Leawood, Kansas corporate collection.
$1,500 - $2,500