Robert Frost
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1959
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Medium: Etching.
Print Image Size: 23 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches.
Print Edition: 20 (with 5 artist's proofs).
Alternate Medium: Sugar lift etching.
Ink(s): black.
Support: laid paper.
Bust-length portrait of poet Robert Frost, whose eyes appear sunken against the highlights on his nose, forehead, and chin, against a lightly textured background [CMA 2001.034.238]. The first state impression [CMA 2001.034.385] has very lightly etched tones in Frost's face, with ink drawing added to define all major features. A second state proof [CMA 2001.034.159] has added texture following in the manner of the ink drawing on the first state, but his shirt collar and hair are more defined and his shoulder is much darker. A cancelled study drawing also exists.
Print Image Size: 23 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches.
Print Edition: 20 (with 5 artist's proofs).
Alternate Medium: Sugar lift etching.
Ink(s): black.
Support: laid paper.
Bust-length portrait of poet Robert Frost, whose eyes appear sunken against the highlights on his nose, forehead, and chin, against a lightly textured background [CMA 2001.034.238]. The first state impression [CMA 2001.034.385] has very lightly etched tones in Frost's face, with ink drawing added to define all major features. A second state proof [CMA 2001.034.159] has added texture following in the manner of the ink drawing on the first state, but his shirt collar and hair are more defined and his shoulder is much darker. A cancelled study drawing also exists.