"The Birth of a Skyscraper" (One Park Avenue) 1939 New York Etching by Anton Schutz

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Limited edition (1526/2050) copper plate intaglio etching from "New York in Etchings" by Anton Schutz. Printed by the National Gravure … more Limited edition (1526/2050) copper plate intaglio etching from "New York in Etchings" by Anton Schutz. Printed by the National Gravure Company, New York NY, and published by Bard Brothers in 1939. Included are the original print and original text description page, along with fine art copies of the title page, edition number page, and the eight introduction pages describing "New York in Etchings", details of the etching process, and a biography of Anton Schutz. Print size 9-3/4 x 7 inches (plate line to plate line); sheet size 12 x 9 inches. The etching has a strong impression and was printed on beautiful, parchment-like sepia tone paper with superb print quality. The text pages were printed on off-white laid paper (chain paper). The print is mint condition new old stock, taken from our complete "New York in Etchings" volume.

Anton Schutz (1894–1977) was a German-born American artist, best known for his highly detailed etchings and lithographs that captured the cityscapes. Schutz studied art in Germany and trained at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts, where he honed his skills in etching and drawing. In 1924, he immigrated to the United States, where he became a prominent figure in the American art scene. Schutz founded the New York Graphic Society, which became an important organization for promoting graphic arts and printmaking in the United States. His work often depicted the skyscrapers, bridges, and bustling streets of his adopted city, New York, capturing the city's dramatic perspective and sense of movement. His etchings were highly popular in his time and remain valued for their historical and aesthetic significance today. "New York in Etchings" prints are a fine example of Anton Schutz's work. less