"Wings of the Ocean" by Gabor Peterdi, Amer., (1915-2001) Chalk trace of tone in mat

trace of tone in mat opening

" in pencil

rare and spectacular print by Moy is not commonly seen

The dramatic back lighting and attention to both texture and detail in this print create an iconic and romantic vision of early American industry

"Wings of the Ocean" by Gabor Peterdi, Amer., (1915-2001) Chalk trace of tone in matEtching & Engraving, 1952, ed. 50, published in the "Five Prints" portfolio, 17 3 4 x 13 3 4, signed in pencil on cream laid paper, one spot of foxing at bottom center margin edge well away from image. A wonderful mid century modern print by the legendary artist, who's great personal vision and formidable technical skills, along with his books and teaching at Yale, influenced generations of artists.