Aquatint Etching, a nocturnal view of the Isle of Capri from the shores of Sorrento, Italy. Night view with trees, an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, a full moon and clouds. This original etching is not signed, authenticity is guaranteed. This image is from a sketch Burr made while traveling in Europe between 1896-1901. He created the etchings in his studio following his return to the United States. Most date to circa 1905, Burr continued to create engravings of his sketches until circa 1930. Presented in an archival mat, custom framing services are available. Seeber #245.
Provenance:
Collection of Louise Combes Seeber
By Descent through the family to the present owner
Refer to:
"George Elbert Burr, 1859-1939: Catalogue Raisonné and Guide to the Etched Works with Biographical and Critical Notes" by Louise Combes Seeber, catalog number 245