Exclusive Limited Edition of 375 sets from Henry's original copper plates... executed in 1877
In 1877, Edward Lamson Henry executed these two copper plates not as a commercial venture, but solely for his own personal artistic satisfaction. For himself, he hand pulled 18 prints of the East Hampton scene and only six of the Untitled plate. He very proudly inscribed on the verso of one of the East Hampton prints, "My first and only etching East Hampton 1877". Henry also sent some of these prints to friends as a Christmas greeting that year. This theme is one which has always been associated with Henry and his horse and wagon scenes have always remained favorites in the public eye. Painting after painting shows a woman standing in the doorway, and in this second untitled etching we see a young woman wearing a costume from an earlier time, no doubt a garment belonging to the antique costume collection of the artist. The plates were carefully stored away by Henry, and remained hidden away among other memorabilia belonging to his estate. In 1980 the plates were purchased from Henry's estate possessions by Kaycee Benton and remained in her possession until 1994.
In January of that year, Richard Pantell of Woodstock, NY. started to restrike this exclusive limited edition of 375 sets from the original Henry plates. He personally pulled, signed, and numbered each print. Mr. Pantrell has exhibited extensively in solo and group shows. He has recieved awards from the National Academy of Design, The Society of American Graphic Artists, and many others. His work may be found in public collections such as the Butler Institute of American Art, The New York Public Library Print Collection, The Museum of the City of New York, just to name a few. A stamped, numbered and notarized copy of the plates' provenance will accompany each set. (Henry was one of the founders of the Cragsmoor Art Colony in the late 1870's). Each two piece set of E.L. Henry's etchings is printed on Rives Heavyweight Buff 100% rag etching paper and is matted in a museum quality acid free mount suitable for framing. A stamped, numbered and notarized copy of the plates' provenance accompanies each set.