The Spire-New York, by Lawrence Nelson Wilbur, Amer., (1897-1988) Aquatint while the scene and quality

while the scene and quality of atmosphere remind one of Appian

very pale mat line and toning from previous mount

The same deft skill and perceptive eye whch had graced Roth's etchings of Venice and other European subjects earlier in the century were turned upon New York City's changing skyline in a series of late monumental views

and a hint of Tamayo as well

There was recently an exhibition of Don Freeman's work at the Museum of the City of New York

The Spire-New York, by Lawrence Nelson Wilbur, Amer., (1897-1988) Aquatint while the scene and qualityEtching & Drypoint, 1985, Ed. 100, 14 13 16 x 11 1 8, a printer's proof from the collection of Anthony Kirk, who printed the edition, signed and titled in pencil, on cream wove Rives paper measuring 22 5 8 x 18 1 4.