170: WILLIAM DICKERSON (1904-1972) BLOCK PRINT PENITENTES #3

William Judson Dickerson (1904-1972)
Penitentes, #3 (1927)
The rare small format block print is signed by Dickerson in pencil below the image lower right.

Published in William J. Dickerson, Lithographs, Block Prints & Etchings by Barbara J. Thompson, 2016, page 30.

Penitente Fires refers to intense, centuries old Spanish Colonial religious rituals during Holy Week in some areas of New Mexico. These include processions, reenactment of the Passion of Christ, and the use of fire during these rituals, serving as penance and spiritual purification.
Image measures 3.25 x 2.5, sheet is 6 x 4.5 inches.
Very good condition, noting a small stain lower right corner of the image.
$300 - $400