"Goldfinches " by Maurice R. Bebb, Amer., (1891-1986) Oil lyrical print

lyrical print

Deservedly well known for his industrial labor scenes

and two areas of water staining to the bottom margin  just touching the chine at lower left

Gouache and Ink

printed on thick buff laid paper

"Goldfinches " by Maurice R. Bebb, Amer., (1891-1986) Oil lyrical printEtching & Aquatint printed in color, 1950, ed. between 28 & ca. 70, 8 15 16 x 6 13 16, signed and titled in pencil, on thick cream simili vellum. Maurice Bebb had a career as a florist, and did not begin to draw until he was in his 50's. Self taught, he received encouragement from established artist members of the Prairie Print Makers, an organization Bebb later joined. His fascination and knowledge of the mid western birds he portrayed are realized