Frank Benson

A rare working proof by American sporting artist Frank Benson, this etching measures 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 inches, published in 1922, cat: Ordeman-165, proof C-2, pencil signed below the image, titled "Black Ducks No 2" and inscribed "C-2" in the lower margin. Frank Benson was a very successful painter and a member of "The Ten" along with Childe Hassam and J. Alden Weir, before he began the sporting paintings and etchings for which he is most widely known. He was a founding member of the Boston Guild of Artists and a long time teacher at the Museum School in Boston.

A great sporting etching by Frank Benson, this image measures 14 x 10 7/8 inches, 1922, cat: Ordeman-213, pencil signed. A very rich impression on a medium weight laid type paper. Frank Benson was a very successful painter and a member of "The Ten" along with Childe Hassam and J. Alden Weir, before he began the sporting paintings and etchings for which he is most widely known. He was a founding member of the Boston Guild of Artists and a long time teacher at the Museum School in Boston. In 1912, at the age of 50, Benson began his etchings and drypoints, mainly of wild fowl which he depicted with expressive lines and rich toning that exquisitely captured the life and energy of the wild birds. His etchings were in high demand from the very start, and have remained favorites for collectors ever since.

Etching, image size 7 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches, published state, 1923, Ordeman 226

This is a very rare trial proof drypoint etching by American Sporting etcher, Frank Benson.  The title is Yellowlegs No 2.  It was created and printed in 1919.  This is one of two trial proof impressions, created before the publication of the edition of 150.  The image measures 7 7/8X9 7/8 inches.  Hand signed in pencil in the lower border.This etching was originally sold through M. Knoedler and Co in New York..  This image appears in the Ordeman catalog as image number 162.

This is an original etching by American artist Frank Benson.  The title is Yellowlegs at Dusk.  This image was created and printed in 1928 in an edition of 150.  The image measures 7 7/8X11 3/4 inches.  Printed on Whatman paper.  This image appears in the Ordemann catalog as image number 279, hand signed in pencil.  The condition of this etching is very good but does have four spots of old tape residue, well away from the image area.  Matted not framed.

This is a fine drypoint etching by American sporting artist Frank Benson.  The title is: Broadbills, it was created and printed in 1919 in an edition of 150 impressions.  The image measures 9 7/8X7 7/8 inches.  Hand signed by the artist in pencil lower left.  Matted not framed, beautiful condition.  This image appears as number 153 in the Ordeman catalog.