Rare Vintage Block Print by James D. Havens 5/35

This is a rare original block print by James D. Havens. It is the 5th printing of only 35 printed. Dated 1935. This has been professionally double mounted and matted with archival acid free papers. It is photographed through it protective covering. This is small. The entire piece is appx 14" x 14" and the print itself is about 6"

The title is Pshaw! Provenance available upon request.

"James Dexter Havens, A.N.A., S.A.G.A., A.W.S. (American, 1900-1960) noted artist, wood engraver, etcher, block-printer, illustrator, painter, graphic designer and sculptor. He is known especially for his for his atmospheric woodblock prints in the tradition of Margaret Jordan Patterson (Indonesian-American, 1867-1950) and Eliza Draper Gardiner (American, 1871-1955) and was considered part of the color woodblock revival in America. James D. Havens' prints and paintings often featured animals, nature scenes, people, landscape, cityscape, seascape or maritime scenes characterized by minute details and careful design."

He has a very interesting story that you can read here: https://www.meibohmfinearts.com/artists/details/717

Stored in a smoke free home.

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