James Swann Signed "Chicago Towers" Etching ~ Chicago, IL

Description: You are bidding on a: James Swann (American, 1905-1985) Chicago Towers etching, pencil signed and titled sheet measures approximately: 4 1/2" W x 6" Hmat measures approximately: 7 5/8" W x 9 1/8" H About James Swann James Swann was born on a ranch near Merkel, Texas in 1905. While attending Sul Ross College in Alpine, Texas in 1923 he realized that he had artistic talent and began a career that would span for almost 60 years. While at Sul Ross he was influenced by Anna Keener and Elizabeth Keefer – both of whom were trained at the Art Institute of Chicago. Keefer was involved with the Chicago Society of Etchers and her work was selected for a number of CSE annual shows in the 1920’s and 1930’s.After graduation, Swann moved to Fort Worth for a position with the Southwestern Engraving Company. In 1927 he moved to Amarillo to be manager of the company’s office there. By 1931 he had completed his first etching – Lone Pine – Estes Park. In 1932 he moved to Dallas where he became involved with the art community in that city. His major supporter and teacher was Frank Klepper – a well known landscape painter. While in Dallas he completed a total of 31 etchings – most with a regional theme.In 1933 he visited Chicago to attend the Century of Progress World’s Fair. He, like many others of his time, was greatly influenced by the Fair and he decided that he would like to return to the city at some point to pursue his artistic career as an etcher. But he had many friends in Dallas and in February of 1935, he was elected secretary-treasurer of the newly formed Dallas Print and Drawing Collectors Society. This was the start of his long association with print societies as he later served in the same capacity for the Chicago Society of Etchers and the Prairie Print Makers.By December of 1935 he was back in Chicago to serve as an apprentice to the etcher and teacher, Morris Henry Hobbs. Hobbs had a studio in the Tree Studios Building and had just ended a partnership with Henry Rosenthal, Sr. formed to produce etched souvenir cards for the 1934 version of the World’s Fair.Swann stayed in Chicago for the rest of his life. His art was greatly influenced by the Regionalist movement of the 1930’s and 1940’s. His associates both in Dallas and Chicago believed, as he did, that the source of inspiration and subjects could and should be found nearby. Most of Swann’s etchings were of Chicago and the surrounding countryside. Mr. Swann`s work is represented in such museums as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Smithsonian Institution. His awards included a bronze medal from the French government for his pencil drawing in the Paris Exposition, 1937; the Habersham prize, 1939, by the Southern Print Makers; and the 1953 Henry B. Shope Prize given in New York by the Society of American Etchers..Please see scans for condition as they are a part of the description. PAYMENT: I accept PayPal only. Payments are expected within 3 days of winning auction. SHIPPING: Winning bidder will be charged $15.00 for shipping and handling in U.S. I will pack and ship your item with care within 24 hours. The rest is up to the Post Office! If you want extra postal services (delivery confirmation and/or insurance) please let me know so I can add it to the invoice. I will combine items that end on the SAME day to lower your shipping costs.**International Bidders. Please email for shipping costs as they will be higher** GUARANTEE: You are guaranteed to like this purchase, or I will return your full bid amount (You will be responsible for return). My guarantee is immediately activated with a simple email from you within 5 days of receipt stating that you want your money back. NO OTHER REASON will be asked or required. Please look at my other auctions!

Price: 525 USD

Location: Jesup, Georgia

End Time: 2024-10-26T01:05:25.000Z

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