Blackbird on Nest, Clare Leighton, Eng.-Amer., (1898-1989) Wood Engraving 7-9/16 x 2-5/8

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was a notable Boston painter and printmaker of the late 19th century known for his history paintings and portraits

cream wove Basingwerk paper

Blackbird on Nest, Clare Leighton, Eng.-Amer., (1898-1989) Wood Engraving 7-9/16 x 2-5/8Wood Engraving, 1934, Ed. 30, 6 7 8" x 4 13 16", F. 267, Illus. in Four Hedges, 1935, toned within mat opening, old hinges to corners, tiny ink specks, signed and titled in pencil, on thin cream wove japan paper, in a small edition. This plucky blackbird with head held high nesting amidst crab apple blossoms, is enough to cheer any bleak winter mood, and is one of Leighton's most endearing prints.