"Penitentes" 1921, Etching.

Edition: 30. Signed in pencil, Randall Davey, lower right. Signed in the plate, Randall Davey, lower left; titled, center, Penitentes; and annotated New Mexico 1921, lower right.

Image: 5 3/16 x 7 7/8 inches (130 x 187 mm). Sheet: 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches (160 x 222 mm).

Reference: Adams 1991:12.

Excellent condition. Narrow margins, as issued. A fine impression on antique laid paper by this well-known and early Santa Fe, New Mexico, artist. An interesting modernist take on Penitente culture. "Penitentes" was one of ten etchings issued by Davey's in a 1921 portfolio. Scarce.

The cover of the portfolio stated: A Portfolio of Ten Etchings made in New Mexico by Randall Davey - Each Plate limited to Thirty Prints; Completed at Santa Fe. N.M. 1921.       

$2200.00