PENELOPE

Spruance, Benton. PENELOPE. F&L362. Lithograph in four colors, 1956. A bon a tirer proof before the edition of 200 published by IGAS, NY. Signed and titled in pencil, and inscribed "Proof O.K." Additionally, before the title "Penelope" an alternate title "Return of Ulysses" is written and crossed out (There is a List of Omissions on page 321 of the Fine and Looney catalogue which lists prints they were unable to find, some of which they think may have been issued with alternate titles; one print on their list is "Return of Odysseus," likely an additional variant title for this print). 15 1/8 x 19 inches, 384 x 482 mm. A soft printing crease in the lower margin, else in excellent condition.
Inventory # 8528