Vintage American Impressionist Etching African American Scene Signed, "B.Matzen" for Brent Elliot Matzen, SLR, Kansas and New Mexico artist, titled "Freedom is Near", 13 x 12 1/4" sight, 18 x 17 1/4" framed.
Brent Elliot Matzen, beloved husband and father, was born March 8, 1943 in Wichita, KS, and died in Deming, NM March 13, 2018.
He received his masters in fine arts and art history from the University of Dallas. For twenty years, he taught several facets of art at Southwestern College, Winfield, KS, and Eastfield Junior College, Mesquite, TX.
In 1987, he opened Matzen Pottery in Ute Park, NM because he loved the natural peace and beauty of the area. His pottery and paintings reflected that love. For over twenty years, he would give a weekly pottery demonstration for groups from Philmont Boy Scout Ranch, Cimarron, NM.
His pottery has traveled to many states in the US and to several foreign countries.  He was a wonderful artist and will be remembered for his sharp wit and quirky sense of humor.

18 x 17.25 in

10 lb