Description
This artwork is an etching on wove paper by Samuel Donovan aka Don Swann (American, 1889-1954) created circa 1940. It is hand signed, titled, and numbered B.120/300 (Second edition) in pencil by the son of the artist. It is in very good condition.
The image size is 5.75 x 7.5 inches, and the size including frame is 12 x 16 inches.
About the artist.
Samuel Donovan Swann 'Don Swann' A Maryland artist and etcher, Samuel Donovan Swann studied art in Munich and in Rome. He dedicated most of his fine art to historic Americana, particularly views of his native state. Today the original etchings of Don Swann are included in such major collections as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the United States Naval Museum, the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC. He died in Baltimore in 1954.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Materials & Techniques:
Etching
Details:
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
The image size is 5.75 x 7.5 inches, and the size including frame is 12 x 16 inches.
About the artist.
Samuel Donovan Swann 'Don Swann' A Maryland artist and etcher, Samuel Donovan Swann studied art in Munich and in Rome. He dedicated most of his fine art to historic Americana, particularly views of his native state. Today the original etchings of Don Swann are included in such major collections as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the United States Naval Museum, the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC. He died in Baltimore in 1954.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Materials & Techniques:
Etching
Details:
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
12 x 16 x 1 in
Samuel Donovan Swann, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Circa 1940
Estimate $460-$830
Starting Bid
$220
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October Abstract & Modern Art Collection
Oct 7, 2026, 1:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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