Margery Ryerson( American 1886-1989) “March Of Toys” Drypoint, 1942, Edition 250 Published by The Associated American Artists (A.A.A.) Very Good Condition, Signed in Pencil Archival Mat Size: 20 x 16" (50.8 x 40.7cm) Plate Size: 9 7/8 x 7 7/8" (25.2 x 20cm) Paper Size: 12 3/4 x 10 1/8" (32.3 x 26.7cm) Painter & print maker Margery Austen Ryerson was born in Morristown, New Jersey in 1886, & not only established a reputation as an artist but as an editor of one of the better-known books in American art, “The Art Spirit”, which is a compilation of Ryerson’s notes from the painting classroom of Robert Henri. She proposed the idea to Henri, & they worked together on the editing & completed the project for publication in 1923. One of the reasons the book was an attention getter was Henri’s focus on encouraging artists to be free & unique in their expression, which in its era was a startling assertion. According to art historian Charlotte Rubinstein, “The Art Spirit has become a classic, one of the most influential art books ever written. Free Shipping in US Margery Ryerson | American 1886-1989 “March Of The Toys”, Drypoint, 1942, Signed in Pencil | Free Shipping
