184: LYMAN BYXBE (1886-1980) PENCIL SIGNED AQUATINT ETCHING

Lyman Byxbe (Nebraska/colorado, 1886-1980)
In the Canyon (1938)
The rare and desirable drypoint impression is signed by the artist lower right and titled lower left. It is pictured as number 252 in The Prints of Lyman Byxbe (1886-1980): A Catalog Raisonne by Robert L. Crump. The example pictured there is courtesy of the collection of the Western History Department, Denver Public Library, rather than the author's extensive collection.

This fine and clean example has been archivally matted and framed in a sharp black molding.

Lyman Byxbe was an artist as well as something of an etching technician who, unlike most artists, prepared his own copper plates and printed much of his work himself. He was also something of a showman who welcomed visitors in his studio to witness the printing process and watch him inking plates and pulling prints. He was deeply invested in the technical side of etching and became well-known for careful line work and the tonal control of his aquatints like the rare example being offered here.
Image measures 4.5 x 3.25 with a framed size of 14.25H x 12.5W inches.
This work is from a private local collection of high-quality examples in excellent condition. Given our knowledge of this collector's standards, we've chosen not open the mount to document this print outside the frame. If for any reason related to condition the buyer is not completely satisfied, they are welcome to return their purchase for a complete refund. Winning bidders known to Soulis Auctions, or with a sufficient feedback rating on this platform, can choose to receive their winning(s) on approval with a 50% initial payment and the balance to be paid upon inspection, or return for a refund.
Provenance: Longtime private collection, Southeast Kansas.
$400 - $600
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