Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Over Currituck Marshes

Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)

Over Currituck Marshes, 1926, published state, edition of 150 (Paff, 259). Signed "FrankW.Benson." in pencil l.l. Drypoint on laid paper, plate size 7 x 11 7/8 in. (17.5 x 30.0 cm), unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Full margins with right and lower edges deckled, minor handling creases to margins, pencil annotations to margins, minor cockling and handling crimps to right margin.

Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist.

N.B. The Currituck Marshes fall between the mainland and the Outer Banks in North Carolina, and include the Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary, which is now owned and conserved by Audubon North Carolina and is a favorite spot with local birders.