Description: Sweet little Artist Proof etching by well listed American Artist Ruth Leaf. "Miniatures #2" Ruth's work is in many fine museum and private collections. Believe these are early examples of her work.Gallery label revers. Here to Sell, Thank You for shopping Studio TORNO Ebay Store. Delivery only to Paypal confirmed address. Signature confirmation required for delivery.No returns. Free shipping with Buy It Now! "As Is" "As Found" Not examined out of frame. Late 1950's era, 4 Ruth Leaf intaglio etchings, 4 etchings on small watercolor paper, about 5" square plus space for signature. Framed with Gallery Label reverse Pencil signed Artist Proof, not Dated. Artist Ruth Leaf: Ruth Leaf, American, born 1923, is the author of "Etching, Engraving and Other Intaglio Printmaking Techniques, and has had her work exhibited in numerous shows throughout the United States as well as in Mexico, France, and Japan. Her work can be found in both college and metropolitan museums. Although she is best known for her etchings, her work also includes woodcuts, solar prints, monoprints, and mixed media (information from Butler Institute of Art). Biography Ruth Leaf Ruth Leaf, author of "Etching, Engraving and Other Intaglio Printmaking Techniques". Her work also includes woodcuts, solar prints, monoprints, and mixed media. Additional material from a CV provided by the artist : Born-New York City Education : Brooklyn College; American Artists School ; Atelier 17 with Stanley William Hayter; New School for Social Research; Art Student's League Holdings : Library of Congress; Emily Lowe Gallery at University of Miami; United States Information Agency; Hofstra College; Adelphi College ; New York University; Olivet College; Hunterdon County Art Center; Bowdoin College Museum of Art; Colgate University; Nassau Community College. Awards : Library of Congre Ruth Leaf (January 5, 1923 - April 17, 2015) was an American artist and a pioneer in the discipline of printmaking,[1] specifically etching. She studied at the New School for Social Research, Art Students League of New York and Brooklyn College, and Atelier 17.[2] While fluent in the methods of woodcut, linoleum, monotype, collagraph and collage,[3] she is most known for her viscosity etchings. Born in New York City, she spent many years teaching in Long Island before moving to Venice, California where she lived until her death in 2015. Leaf had a long and prolific career; teaching and exhibiting work until her late eighties and producing work up until her death.[citation needed] Her work is included in the collections of The Library of Congress, New York University, Columbia University, Ohio's Butler Institute of American Art and Connecticut's Slater Museum. She authored the book, "Intaglio Printmaking Techniques" (Watson-Guptil Publications) in 1976 while teaching at her namesake studio in Long Island and it remains the textbook used today in many schools.
Price: 450 USD
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
End Time: 2025-01-26T04:43:19.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Style: Modern Etching
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Original/Licensed Reprint: Artist's Proof
Height (Inches): about 5" X 5"
Artist: Ruth Leaf
Print Surface: Paper
Date of Creation: 1950-1969
Subject: organic graphic flora
Size: Mini (up to 6in.)
Width (Inches): 5"
Features: Artist's Proof, Framed, Signed
Material: Etching
Unit of Sale: unknown
