Hovering geese

Hovering geese

Item Information

Title:
Hovering geese
Artist:
Benson, Frank Weston, 1862-1951
Name on Item:
Frank W. Benson
Date:
1922
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Drypoints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Frank W. Benson (1862-1951). Prints and Drawings
Subjects:
Geese
Flying
Extent:
1 print : drypoint ; plate mark 36 x 28 cm
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Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Ordeman: 213
Handwritten on item: From artist’s personal collection.
Additional information accompanying item: Drawing for Hovering Geese is in Mr. Benson's collection.
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Frank W. Benson; July 1947
Notes (date):
Date from catalogue raisonné.
Notes (citation):
Ordeman, John T. "Frank W. Benson's etchings, drypoints and lithographs, an illustrated and descriptive catalogue." Hickok-Bockus, 1994, Summit, New Jersey.
Notes (object):
Published state. The horizon is defined, the distant trees are added and the nearer land and water, hitherto very roughly sketched, are more clearly indicated. There are additional cloud forms in the sky. Reproduced. One hundred and fifty proofs, on heavy Japanese Vellum and Hodamura paper.
Identifier:
18_16_000256
Barcode:
36666003819287