The Spire-New York, by Lawrence Nelson Wilbur, Amer., (1897-1988) Aquatint dated and dedicated early impression

dated and dedicated early impression in good condition

The same deft skill and perceptive eye whch had graced Roth's etchings of Venice and other European subjects earlier in the century were turned upon New York City's changing skyline in a series of late monumental views

very pale mat line and toning from previous mount

while the scene and quality of atmosphere remind one of Appian

Small crease to upper right corner

The Spire-New York, by Lawrence Nelson Wilbur, Amer., (1897-1988) Aquatint dated and dedicated early impressionEtching & Drypoint, 1985, Ed. 100, 14 13 16 x 11 1 8, a printer's proof from the collection of Anthony Kirk, who printed the edition, signed and titled in pencil, on cream wove Rives paper measuring 22 5 8 x 18 1 4.