Lankes, J. J. (American, 1884-1960). VILLAGE CHURCH IV. Wood-engraving, 1927. Signed in pencil. Edition size not known. Printed in black ink on laid paper. 4 3/8 x 3 1/2 inches (image), 7 1/2 x 6 inches (sheet). In excellent condition. The church is located in Buffalo, NY. Lankes is probably best known as the illustrator of poetry collections of Robert Frost. He had a long carrer, both in New England and in Virginia, and is one of the artists credited with popularizing woodblock printmaking as an art form. His works are in numerous public collections.
