Janet Ball McGlinn (American, 1915-1988). Untitled print, ca. 1970s. Hand-signed "JANET BALL" on lower right in pencil. Hand-numbered "1/35" on lower left in pencil. A brilliant limited edition print of a bird of prey, beautifully rendered in hues of yellow and citron with chocolate brown contours by American artist Janet Ball McGlinn who was among the most talented postwar artists working on the island of Nantucket in the mid 20th century. In 1969, McGlinn founded the Nantucket Printmakers with Schuyler Bradt (1909-1979). She also taught printmaking at the Artists Association of Nantucket when this workshop operated in the Kenneth Taylor Galleries during the wintertime. McGlinn was especially known for teaching the technique of collagraph. Size of print: 14.125" L x 4.75" W (35.9 cm x 12.1 cm) Size of frame: 20.7" L x 10.625" W (52.6 cm x 27 cm)
A Philadelphia native, McGlinn studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts as well as the Art Students League in New York City. She is also known for her series of important scenes and characters from Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" which she created in 1972 and first exhibited in 1980.
Provenance: The William F. Draper Collection, New York City, USA, acquired via descent from the late William Franklin Draper (1912-2003)
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Condition
Print has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in excellent condition. Hand-signed "JANET BALL" on lower right in pencil. Hand-numbered "1/35" on lower left in pencil. Frame shows minor age wear with a few scuffs and scratches. Stains on cardboard backing that do not appear to impact the print. Otherwise frame is very good.