Description
Herbert Fink-Atlanta-Signed Numbered Nude Etching-Late20th Century
An original etching by American artist Herbert L. Fink(1921–2006). Printed in black ink on wove paper, the composition depicts twonude female figures in contrasting poses, including a standing figure shownfrom behind and a second figure bending forward with one leg raised. Thefigures are rendered through expressive linework, dense crosshatching, andsharply defined areas of light and shadow. The work is titled “Atlanta” andnumbered 7/100 in pencil at the lower left and signed “Herbert L. Fink” in pencilat the lower right.
Herbert Lewis Fink was an American painter, printmaker,sculptor, and educator. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he studied at theCarnegie Institute of Technology, the Rhode Island School of Design, YaleUniversity, and the Art Students League of New York. Fink taught at the RhodeIsland School of Design, Yale University, and Southern Illinois University atCarbondale, where he became the first recipient of the institution’sDistinguished Professor of Art award. His work is represented in collections includingthe Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Library ofCongress, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Yale University Art Gallery.
The etching is in good condition. The sheet exhibitsminor handling marks and light creases along the outer edges and margins.Unframed. Please refer to the pictures for condition.
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Details
• Medium: Etching in black ink on textured wove paper
• Artist: Herbert L. Fink (1921–2006)
• Title: Atlanta
• Date: Late 20th century
• Signature: Pencil signed “Herbert L. Fink” at lowerright
• Edition: 7/100
• Inscriptions: Titled “Atlanta” and numbered 7/100 inpencil at lower left
• Subject: Two nude female figures
• Framing: Unframed
• Dimensions:
– Paper: 18.75 x15.75 in
– Plate/Image:13.5 x 9 in
• Condition Report: Good condition; minor handling marksand light creases along the outer edges and margins; unframed
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Disclaimer
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold asis, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
