The Nor-Wester (a.k.a.: Fifty by Thirty Four in January) by Leon Rene Pescheret

The Nor-Wester (a.k.a.: Fifty by Thirty Four in January) by Leon Rene Pescheret

The Nor-Wester (a.k.a.: Fifty by Thirty Four in January)

Leon Rene Pescheret

Title

The Nor-Wester (a.k.a.: Fifty by Thirty Four in January)

 
Artist
Year
1936  
Technique
softground etching 
Image Size
10 x 14" platemark 
Signature
pencil, lower right; initialled in lower right image 
Edition Size
proof 
Annotations
pencil titled and dedicated "To our good friends K and John [Kelly] - with all good wishes always." 
Reference
 
Paper
antique-white wove Arches 
State
proof 
Publisher
artist 
Inventory ID
CKCS107 
Price
SOLD
Description
A storm-tossed boat battles the surging sea in Pescheret's marine drama, a beautifully executed softground etching that displays the merging of Pescheret's many talents: as architect, designer, fine artist, and illustrator.