"Insects and Hands" by William Kent (Amer., 1919-2012) Tempera some pale spots of foxing

some pale spots of foxing confined to the bottom and lower right margin edge

shadowy crowds in a   fading light have a haunted dream like quality

White Line Color Woodcut

initialed in the plate

"Insects and Hands" by William Kent (Amer., 1919-2012) Tempera some pale spots of foxingSlate Print, 1963, Ed. 15, 5 9 16" x 20", on cream laid japan paper, signed, dated and numbered in pencil. There are several prints which show the artist's hands tenderly touching or protectively cradling these delicate creatures. Aside from the beauty of their form, in these prints one can sense the artist's fascination and spiritual reverence for all living things.