Description
Herbert Fink-Dancing Woman-Signed Numbered Female FigureEtching-Late 20th Century
An original etching by American artist Herbert L. Fink(1921–2006). Printed in black ink on wove paper, the composition depicts awoman in motion with one leg raised, her long hair and layered draperyemphasizing the movement of the figure. The work is titled “Dancing Woman” andnumbered 21/100 in pencil at the lower left and signed “Herbert L. Fink” inpencil at 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 overall condition. The sheetexhibits scattered age-related spotting and foxing, more noticeable on thereverse, along with minor handling marks and light creases along the outeredges 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: Dancing Woman
• Date: Late 20th century
• Signature: Pencil signed “Herbert L. Fink” at lowerright
• Edition: 21/100
• Inscriptions: Titled “Dancing Woman” and numbered21/100 in pencil at lower left
• Subject: Female dancer in motion with raised leg andflowing drapery
• Framing: Unframed
• Dimensions:
– Paper: 18.75 x15.75 in
– Plate/Image:13.75 x 8 in
• Condition Report: Good overall condition; scatteredage-related spotting and foxing, more noticeable on the reverse; minor handlingmarks and 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.
