Gropper, William. AMERICAN FOLKLORE. Ten lithographs, 1953. Pictorial printed paper wraps with pocket and flap enclosing 10 color lithographs of famous figures in American folklore, each titled lower left, and with Gropper's name printed lower right. 17 x 11 inches. The subjects are: Paul Bunyan, Rip Van Winkle, The Headless Horseman, Davy Crockett, Mike Fink, Johnny Appleseed, John Brown, Finn MacCool, John Henry, and Joe Magarac. The front cover is printed with an illustration of an eleventh, but unidentified figure, and the title "American/Folklore/Lithographs/by Gropper." A brief text about each subject is printed on the portfolio flap, and biographical information about Gropper is printed on the verso of the portfolio. The prints and the portfolio are unsigned, as issued. Note: Associated American Artists issued individual editions of some or all of the prints in editions of 250 signed by Gropper, but this portfolio is a separate production. Some wear to the portfolio, and some darkening to the edges and margins of the sheets, else in very good condition.
