SAMELLA SANDERS LEWIS (AMERICAN, B. 1924) WOODCUT ON PAPER, 1968, H 12", W 9", "FOLK SINGER"
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SAMELLA SANDERS LEWIS (AMERICAN, B. 1924) WOODCUT ON PAPER, 1968, H 12", W 9", "FOLK SINGER"
A 1968 woodcut on paper titled "Folk Singer" by Samella Sanders Lewis. Depicting a figure strumming a mandolin. Artist's signature, date, edition number (A/P) and title to the lower margins in graphite. Frame measures H 22.25" x L 19".
As viewed under UV light, no evidence of repair, damage or inpainting fluoresces. Moderate degree of toning to paper from ink. On thin Japanese laid paper. With pale light, mat, backboard staining. Pale scattered foxing (primarily visible in the margins). Inking is strong, colors fresh. With few soft handling creases to the margin. With full margins.
