Blue Hydrangea
New York: Arthur Ackermann & Son, c1925. Drypoint etching with woodblock and handcoloring in gouache on Japon paper, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (260 x 260 mm); sheet 12 1/4 x 11 5/8 inches (311 x 295 mm), full margins. Signed in pencil in the lower right recto, and numbered 32/100 in pencil in the lower left recto. A progressive proof impression. In excellent condition with the sheet edges adhered to the mat, as issued. Bright and fresh pigmentation. Presented in the original hand painted wooden frame featuring a Chinese floral motif in blue and gold. Ex-collection Arthur Ackerman & Son, Inc., with the gallery label on the frame back.
Elyse Ashe Lord (1900–1971) developed a highly individual artistic style by blending her fascination with Eastern culture with the modern aesthetics of Art Deco and 1920s fashion. Although she never traveled to China, she drew rich inspiration from Chinese paintings, embroideries, and artifacts to craft her imagery. She was particularly innovative in her technical approach, combining drypoint etching with woodcut color printing. By using the drypoint line as a foundation—much like a Japanese "key block"—she would then layer colors using woodblocks under her own rigorous, personal supervision to ensure precision.
Item number: 2457
Price: $850.00
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