Early 20th Century "Best Friends" Original Figurative Etching by Sears Gallagher, Framed

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This is an original etching by Sears Gallagher (1869-1955) entitled, “Best Friends” circa 1910-1920. Painter and etcher Sears Gallagher was … more This is an original etching by Sears Gallagher (1869-1955) entitled, “Best Friends” circa 1910-1920. Painter and etcher Sears Gallagher was born in Boston in 1869. Gallagher studied in Boston with Samuel Peter Rolt Triscott in the 1880s as well as at the Parisian Académie Julian in 1895. Gallagher was a member of the Guild of Boston Artists, Chicago Society of Etchers, Society of Graphic Artists in New York City and American Federation of Artists. A prolific artist, Gallagher exhibited his works in galleries throughout New England and at the Boston Art Club, Paris Salons, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Art Institute of Chicago. Gallagher’s works are held in the collections of the Boston Museum of Fine Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Library of Congress, New York Public Library and Biblioteque Nationale in Paris. This piece is in good condition. It measures 11.13" x 7.75" without frame. less