THE DEVIL'S BACK.

Kerr Eby

Artist's Biography

The Devil's Back.

Etching and aquatint, 1939.
Image size 9 15/16 x 14 15/16" (23.9 x 40.4 cm).
Very good condition. Two inked finger prints in the lower margin from the printing process, likely Eby's own as the "imp" next to his signature generally dictates that the artist printed the plate themselves. LOCATION: New York City

Inventory Number: 16076
Price: SOLD
Publisher : The Devil's Back is Kerr Eby's interpretation of the 1938 New England Hurricane that hit Long Island and New England on September 21. 1938. It is the largest hurricane to hit the area on record. Signed in pencil. Inscribed "imp." 20th Century Subjects , Waterscapes , Other