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A Mirage

George Elbert Burr

A Mirage

Medium: Prints
Price: $865.00
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Details

Materials: Japon paper.
Dimensions: 7" x 10" x 1"
Condition: Condition: In very good condition save for a faint mat stain, and with full original margins.
Finish: Unframed

About the Item

Original etching and drypoint. Catalogue reference: Seeber 194. This impression on japon paper is annotated "trial proof" and pencil-signed and titled in the margin, with George Burr's monogram signature. The published edition consisted of 40 numbered impressions. Plate size: 6 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches (175 x 250 mm). American Impressionist George Elbert Burr is best known for Southwestern Art scenes such as this, and his etchings have become increasingly sought-after.
Condition: In very good condition save for a faint mat stain, and with full original margins.

About the Artist

George Elbert Burr
George Elbert Burr (1859–1939) was an American printmaker and etcher known for his detailed depictions of landscapes and wildlife. Born in Monroe Falls, Ohio, Burr began his artistic career as a painter and illustrator, later gaining acclaim for his etchings. Trained in the traditional European style, he captured the American West's vastness with meticulous precision. Burr's mastery of the etching medium, as seen in works like "The Edge of the Desert" (1924), earned him recognition as a leading American printmaker. His artistic pursuits extended to travel, documenting scenes from Mexico, the Grand Canyon, and Europe. Burr's dedication to the etching craft and his ability to convey the beauty of nature contributed significantly to the American etching revival during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.