Leaf, Ruth. HEATHER. Etching, not dated. Signed, titled and inscribed "Artist's Proof in pencil in the margin just below the image. Artist's Proof aside from the edition (the only etching in 20" round format on the Ruth Leaf website was published in an edition of 50, but her editions for large format etchings typically range between 75 and 175). Tondo (round), 19 1/2 inches. 495 mm. (plate), 29 1/2 x 22 inches (sheet). In excellent condition. Ruth Leaf, American, born 1923, is the author of "Etching, Engraving and Other Intaglio Printmaking Techniques, and has had her work exhibited in numerous shows throughout the United States as well as in Mexico, France, and Japan. Her work can be found in both college and metropolitan museums. Although she is best known for her etchings, her work also includes woodcuts, solar prints, monoprints, and mixed media (information from Butler Institute of Art). Ruth Leaf has a website on which editioned etchings in this 18 x 24 inch format are offered at $600.00.
