Will Shuster
(1893 - 1969)
Untitled (New Mexico Farmer)
graphite on paper
signed lower right: Shuster
11 1/8 x 8 3/8 in. (28.26 x 21.27 cm.), Frame: 18 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (46.99 x 40.01 cm.)
Private Collection, New Mexico

The drawing is in overall good to fair condition. Evenly toned, with some rippling to sheet. Three small closed tears - one at upper center, extending 1/2 inch down from matte into image, one at center left, extending 3/4 in. into image, and one at lower left corner, approximately 1/2 in. wide. Frame in very good condition, with normal wear.

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