Nude with Bowl - Historic Signed Ellsworth Woodward Antique Portrait Etching c. 1895. Many of you clicking on this stunning signed etching with its fantastic Art Nouveau look are probably doing so because you know of Ellsworth Woodward, who with his brother William Woodward around the turn of the 20th century sparked an arts renaissance in the South, the arts and culture in general having been mostly moribund since the dispiriting defeat experienced in the Civil War. I won't bog you down with lots of detail here since all you have to do is Google his name to bring up a wealth of information about him. He is most famous for his leadership of the arts program at Newcomb College in New Orleans, and its famous Newcomb Pottery (these ceramics now bring thousands of dollars - I have two vases in my inventory). This drawing is very likely from a sketchbook; I purchased it as part of a group of Woodward drawings. It is both pencil-signed and initialed in the plate. Own a piece of American history! In generally good shape for its age; slight rippling along right side, 1/16th-inch ding to upper left corner of paper (not on image) - neither of which should distract after matting and framing.

Details
Creator
Ellsworth Woodward (1861 - 1939, American)
Creation Year
c. 1895
Dimensions
Height: 11 in. (27.94 cm)Width: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Medium
Etching
Movement & Style
Art Nouveau
Period
1890-1899
Condition
GoodIn generally good shape for its age; slight rippling along right side, 1/16th-inch ding to upper left corner of paper (outside actual image area).


Reserve: $255.00

Shipping:

Domestic: Shipping rates are determined by destination

International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.

Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.

Location: This item ships from Louisiana

Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.

In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.