Robert Sargent Austin, R.A., P.R.E., P.R.W.S. 1895-1973.
Donkeys of Selva (Island of Majorca). 1928. Line engraving. Dodgson 78. 5 x 5 3/16 (sheet 7 1/4 x 9 1/2). An early proof before drypoint work printed on tan laid paper. Initialed in the plate. Initialed 'A' lower right margin. $375.
Donkeys of Selva (Island of Majorca). 1928. Line engraving. Dodgson 78.ii. 5 x 5 3/16 (sheet 8 x 10 1/8). The image is toned; otherwise fine condition. Printed with plate tone on cream laid paper. Initialed in the plate; signed and dated in pencil. $375.
Salaman in Modern Master of Etching: Robert Austin, calls The Donkeys of Selva 'an exquisite study of two animals with their saddle-packs, their rugs and trappings, the roundness ofheir bodies suggested by tiny flicks ofthe graver...." (page 9).
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