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A Maker of Prints, Frank Nankivell

1938

Unknown

Associated Names

Unknown

Artist, (probably American)

This is a drawing of an artist's studio with printing equipment. The scene depicts a workshop setting containing various art materials and equipment, such as shelves filled with books and jars to the left and a large printing press dominating the center of the image. Two large, crossed levers are prominently featured at the front. The background shows a large window allowing light to enter, casting illumination across the room. Numerous tools and bottles are scattered around.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 190 x 155 mm
Sheet: 246 x 208 mm (with abstract border)
Accession Number

2008.115.2684

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, A Maker of Prints [then added in blue ink/pen, in script] Frank Nankivell; signed lower right, Max Jaedeke - 38.

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