LESTER G. HORNBY (American 1882-1956 “Delft” - Hollard Etching, 1906, Edition 6 Impressions, Falk 305 Signed in Pencil, Very Good Condition save for slight loss of paper upper left corner. (See Photograph) Archival Mat Size: 16 x 20" (40.7 x 50.8 cm) Plate Size 5 1/4 x 8 1/4" (13.4 x 20.9 cm) Sheet Size: 9 3/4 x 12 3/4" (25 x 32.2 cm) Signed & titled in the plate (See Photo) “Impression of this approach to Delft made directly on copper while on board a canal boat with my Uncle Jim over from England, & taking me on a trip through Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, & France. 1906.” Lester George Hornby was an American printmaker, born in Lowell, MA. He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design & the Art Students League in New York. His love for France resulted in him living in the country for many years, capturing its cities & landscapes in his own style. This included the war efforts of World War I, where Hornby created etchings of soldiers & the damage wrought upon cities & towns. Although best known for his etchings, Hornby also dabbled in lithography. Free Shipping in US. Please ask if you have questions Lester George Hornby “Delft” Holland, Etching, 1906, Signed in Pencil | Free Shipping
