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Ernest Pickup wood engraving of TN capitol

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Wood engraving depicting the Tennessee state capitol, Nashville, TN by Ernest Pickup (Ernest Alexander Pickup, Tennessee, 1887-1970), signed in pencil lower right and initials "EAP" in the plate. Pickup began his career in 1912 as a commercial artist working in Nashville. In the 1930's, he began to work with wood engraving and became nationally recognized for his work. He was one of the few Tennessee artists who worked with wood engraving. The majority of his prints reflected nature as well as historical and rural places in and around Nashville. Condition - overall very good condition, slight foxing. 13" height x 8 3/4" width. Early 20th century.

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