Margaret Elder Philbrick

American, born 1914

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The etching shows a dense line of trees at eye level with the horizon just above them. The artist used intricate etching techniques to depict the foliage and tree trunks with varied line work. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of black and shades of grey. The title "TREES" and the signature "Margaret Philbrick imp." are etched below the image.
Margaret Elder Philbrick, Margaret Elder Philbrick, Trees, 1966, etching on BFK Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1153

Trees

Margaret Elder Philbrick, Margaret Elder Philbrick · 1966 · etching on BFK Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1153

This is a drawing of a group of elephants behind bars. The scene depicts several elephants standing side by side, with vertical bars in the foreground suggesting they are in a confined enclosure. Crowds of onlookers are positioned in front of the bars, observing the elephants. The drawing is rendered in a detailed, textured manner using cross-hatching and dark shading to create depth and contrast.
Margaret Elder Philbrick, Franklin Park Zoo, 1946, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3918

Franklin Park Zoo

Margaret Elder Philbrick · 1946 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3918