The Old Print Shop

Study of Turnstones.

  • ARTIST: Frank Benson

  • MEDIUM: Drypoint,

    DATE: 1928

  • EDITION SIZE: No edition, proofs c.6. Image size 4 7/8 x 5 7/8" (124 x 149 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: First state of two. Four impressions known of the first state. Second state, plate abandoned no recorded printing size. Benson began a second plate Paff #283, larger but similar to this subject titled "Turnstones."

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Signed in pencil, inscribed "A-1."

  • CONDITION: Good condition, some printing ink marks.

  • REFERENCE: Paff #282.