Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) The River

Description:

Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)

The River, 1916, published state, edition of 104 (Paff, 90). Signed "FrankW.Benson." in pencil l.l., numbered "8" in pencil l.r. Etching on paper, plate size 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (25.0 x 19.8 cm), framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Descended in a Massachusetts family.
Estimate $300-500

The frame measures 16 1/4 x 13 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. The work in held to the backing mat with photo corners, very few extremely pale pinprick fox marks near the lower edge - see condition photos for further details.