Antique Lithograph Brandywine River Museum Artist Albert W Barker 103 MAY-DAY

Description: Up for sale is an antique lithograph done by the inventor of the lithographic crayon, Albert Winslow Barker, originally from Moylan PA. He was known for his work studying under Bolton Brown and for winning the coveted print maker's prize the Gold Medal Award. His works can often be seen in the Brandywine River Museum. An award winning listed artist who's work is incredible with great contrast and subtleties. He liked to number his stones, this stone is numbered 103 and entitled MAY-DAY. The image measures 6 x /8" on paper 8 x 11.5", ivory print paper. This is showing a dash over 40 which often meant first pull, but not always as he usually kept his first pull but this has his original price of $5.- bottom right. This was framed so long ago that the tape is the furthest from archival but the framer can safely remove them. A very old acidic mat would account for the foxing - a nice tan or ecru mat will cover that predominantly, we recommend notching out the signature and numbering and matting up close to the plate line. Albert Winslow Barker, 1874-1947, openly regretting the "march of progress" in his day, Albert Barker is quoted as saying "Of all the works of a vanishing epoch, the self-contained farmstead alone has failed of its deserved study and record". His work completely captures the rolling hills and rich farmland surrounding his home in Moylan PA. He studied nature and collected artifacts and in the late 1920's began capturing them daily through sketches directly on the stones with the crayon he invented and constantly perfected. He exhibited extensively in his lifetime and sold his lithographs quite well, many of which are resurfacing at auction in the Philadelphia area. That is how we acquired this particular print. We are lucky enough to have known the family and were able to study his work helping the Brandywine River Museum with his show in the late 1980's and were able to assist with the catalogue book detailing his life and work written by my cousin, Dr. Gillian Hannum. Also amazing was the opportunity to frame the show and help pick out the images. A rare opportunity indeed. Unfortunately we were told the Brandywine no longer has any of the catalogue books available. This would ship for more than 50% off shipping with any other purchase from our store. This will ship rolled in a tube in paper. We have found that to be safer than shipping flat. Again, please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Price: 150.88 USD

Location: Wallingford, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-10-13T16:31:30.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.5 USD