Richard Hood (1910-1995) - Corn Husking, Signed (Etching, 1936)

Richard Hood (1910-1995) - Corn Husking, Signed (Etching, 1936). Etching of a solo man sitting in a field husking corn. Signed in the lower right corner. Housed under glass in a new black wood gallery frame. New archival matte. In very good condition. There are three copies so tone may vary from picture.

Size: 12.5 x 12.5 in

Richard Hood was a WPA artist primarily known for printmaking. Hood was also involved in the Federal Art Project, the Philadelphia College of Art, and the American Color Print Society. From 1951-1982, Hood was a professor at the Philadelphia College of Art. From 1956-1983, Hood was the President of the Color Print Society. Richard Hood is held in many major institutions and museums nationwide including: MOMA, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Smithsonian institute, Metropolitan Museum of Art, etc.