John William Evans. American. Born 1855.
Napoleon. 1933. Wood engraving after a photograph by Bradley. 5 1/16 x 5 1/2 (sheet 11 1/4 x 8 7/8). A fine impression printed on white tissue tipped onto bristol board at the corners. Signed in pencil. A fine example of Evans' technical expertise. $250.
An excellent new reference book is by William H. Brandt, Interpretive Wood-Engraving. The Story of the Society of American Wood-Engravers. Hardcover with dust jacket, 204 pages, $85. Publisher: Oak Knoll Press, Delaware. Phone: 800-996-2556.
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