William Spratling
(1900-1967)
"Maguey," circa 1940
Lithograph on wove paper
Edition: 38/60 (there is also a signed and numbered edition out of 35)
Signed, numbered, and inscribed in pencil in the lower margin, at center: Spratling / For Fred / - mi amigo / Bill
Image: 12" H x 8.5" W; Sheet: 16" H x 11.5" W
Provenance: The Artist
The Collection of Frederick W. Davis, acquired from the above
Private Collection, Southern California, by descent from the above

Other Notes: This lithograph was produced from William Spratling's original drawing for his book, "Little Mexico," which was published in 1932. This print's alternate title is "Ajutchitlan."

Overall good condition. Full margins with deckled edges. Soft handling creases scattered throughout. A few circular areas of damp staining in the lower margin, the largest area being dime-sized and slightly affecting the pencil inscription. The sheet is loose, not matted.

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