TWILIGHT

(Original Hand Signed Etching w/aquatint)

by: Richard E. Bishop

(1887 - 1975)

  • Image Size: 5 3/8"w x 7¾"h
  • Overall Size: 8 7/8"w x 11½"h
  • Published: 1939
  • This Original Etching with aquatint, and deckled edge, is hand signed by the artist in pencil and guaranteed to arrive in excellent condition.
  • We are offering this original etching unframed, never trimmed, framed or hung with clear title and provenance.
  • Richard E. Bishop was a noted American artist, author, etcher, bird photographer and sportsman.
  • We will gladly ship to you fully insured UPS for $29. in the Contiguous US.
  • By bidding, foreign residents also acknowledge that they are aware of and agree to pay all taxes and related charges.
Richard E. Bishop
(1887 - 1975)
 
TWILIGHT

(Original Hand Signed Etching w/aquatint)

In 1936, J. N. "Ding" Darling, then Chief of the U. S. Biological Survey, asked Bishop if his elegant drypoint of Canada Geese, "Coming In," could be the basis for the third In 1936, J. N. "Ding" Darling, then Chief of the U. S. Biological Survey, asked Bishop if his elegant drypoint of Canada Geese, "Coming In," could be the basis for the third Federal Duck Stamp. Bishop agreed, with the stipulation that he be granted complete control over the final design. It marked the first and last time such control was extended. The Bishop stamp was unique in that the image itself was free from lettering; the printing appeared outside the borders. It was also the first stamp to be made into a print. Bishop was an astute businessman, as Malcolm Rowe puts it, "He was never one to miss a profit center." 

CONSERVATION DESIGN, INC
14 VALLEY ST.
DUXBURY, MA 02332