184: MARTIN LEWIS (1881-1962) PENCIL SIGNED ETCHING

Martin Lewis (1881-1962)
Bridge Near Nikko (1926)
The etching with sand ground technique printed on FRANCE watermark paper in an edition of only 29 prints is signed by the artist in pencil lower right and titled by a different hand lower left edge of the sheet.

According to Paul McCarron in The Prints of Martin Lewis, this print was planned to have an edition of only 60 prints. That's not many compared to most editions. But it turns out only 29 of that 60 were actually pulled, a very low edition in the end, making this a rare image.

Sand ground etching is a printmaking process where the artist creates a textured protective layer on a metal plate using sand or coarse material. This texture affects how acid etches the plate, allowing for unique patterns and effects in the final print.

The bridge connects foot travelers to sacred sacred shrines and other cultural treasures.
Image measures 8 x 9.75, sheet is 11.5 x 16, and frame is 20.5 x 24.5 inches.
Very good to good plus condition, very clean, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts.
$800 - $1,200