Gene Kloss
(1903 - 1996)
The Rio Grande at Embudo, 1984
etching, drypoint, Artist's Proof (edition of 75)
signed lower right: Gene KLoss
editioned and titled lower left: Artist's Proof The Rio Grande at Embudo

includes handwritten note from Kloss: "About 2" down from the top border of this etching can be seen a remnant / of the old narrow gauge railway, familiarly known as "The Chile Line" because / of the cargo it carried back to Colorado. Embudo was the first stop on the / river coming down"
7 1/2 x 9 in. (19.05 x 22.86 cm.), Matte: 16 x 20 in. (40.64 x 50.80 cm.)
Private Collection, New Mexico

Literature:
A. Eugene Sanchez, Gene Kloss: An American Printmaker, A Raisonné, Taos, 2009, Vol. II, p. 202, No. 620.

The print is in overall excellent condition. Hinged to support matting at upper left and right corners. Please note the work is not framed.

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