Thomas S. Handforth Original Pencil Signed Etching Sfax Tunis c. 1927

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Thomas S. Handforth Original Pencil Signed Etching Sfax Tunis c. 1927 Sfax, Tunis by Thomas HandforthTitle Sfax, Tunis Artist Thomas Handforth - (1897-1948) - American artist Technique Etching Signature Signed and titled in pencil by the artist. Date Published c. 1927 Edition Part of his North Africa set of prints. This one was published in an edition of 30. Dimensions Sheet size - 11-3/8 x 14-7/8 inches Image size - 8-3/8 x 11-1/4 inches Mat size - 16 x 20 inches Condition Excellent condition References The Fairbanks Gallery Oregon State University has an extensive collection of Handforth's works. This one can be seen on their website. Smithsonian American Art Museum Printing A strong impression printed by the artist in warm black ink on a sheet of natural laid Arches paper. Presentation Placed in an archival ivory mat using archival materials. Blank on the back, not laid down. Ships in a plastic archival sleeve. Description Sfax, Tunis is one of several etchings that Thomas Handforth produced during his travels in North Africa during the last 1920s. The scene of this image is Grand Blvd. with the Grand Hotel in the background. It is a busy street scene done in Handforth's unique orientalist style. This print was exhibited at the American Institute of Graphic Arts in 1927. Although Handforth's etchings are not considered as collectable read more