Joseph Pennell (American, 1857-1926). HUDSON AVENUE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Wuerth 810. Etching, 1923. Edition of about 50, per Wuerth. Titled and Signed in pencil. Printed on laid paper watermarked Wilcox Phila. Printed on a sheet with deckle on four sides, with very narrow margins. 9 7/8 x 11 3/4 (plate), 11 x 12 1/4 inches (sheet). This,along with other etchings relating to Hudson Avenue in Brooklyn NY, were commissioned by The Brooklyn Edison Company. Although Wuerth does not mention states for this etching, a note which accompanied this print says it is a first state before addition of clouds and other work. Inexcellent condition.
