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Markham, Kyra; Lithograph, pencil signed 1942, Flag Raising in Leroy Street, 13 inch.
![]() A 1942 lithograph by Kyra Markham, Flag Raising in Leroy Street; image courtesy of Swann Galleries Item B163850
A 1942 lithograph by Kyra Markham (American, 1891 to 1967), Flag Raising in Leroy Street. Edition of 25. Signed, dated and inscribed "Ed. 25" in pencil, lower margin. An superb impression of this important print. Reference Note:Lithography PrintingThe word lithography means stone-writing. In 1798 Aloys Senefelder, a Bavarian playwright, invented this printing system. The artist draws directly on a smooth stone or metal plate with a grease pencil or crayon. After being fixed with a chemical and rinsed with water, the plate is inked. The ink sticks only to the greasy areas. The paper is printed by hand or through a press. Each color used by the artist would require a separate plate and pass through the press ...[more information available via subscription]CONDITION: available on full record. DIMENSIONS: available on full record. PRE-SALE ESTIMATE: available on full record. PRICE REALIZED AT AUCTION: available on full record. |
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