"Blackbirds and Rushes" by Frank W. Benson, Amer., (1862-1951) Linocut

"Blackbirds and Rushes" by Frank W. Benson, Amer., (1862-1951) LinocutDrypoint, 1920, P. 170, Ed. 150, P. 170, 9 11 16 x 13 3 4, on cream wove Japan Vellum paper, toned within mat opening, some tiny discreet rust flecks in image, traces of brown water tape at margin edges, verso. A large, ethereal and beautifully drawn composition by Benson with a distinctly Japanese influence.

with two short repaired edge tears at left and right bottom edge

even the reds are vivid

8-3/4 x 13-1/8

a variably inked impression due to a large fiber inclusion at lower left

While it does not mention an edition size

with a minor thin spot top right edge

who's name is  also "Nell"

A beautiful and moody impression

15 x 9-5/8

A unique impression in both this color ink and on this paper

and Horter's fine work as a printmaker rarely fails to please me

This impression still retains the original label issued by the company with the print