Leonard Baskin, Frightened Old Man, 1950, Woodcut, Artist Proof, Signed

ABOUT  Leonard BaskinAmerican, 1922-2000Frightened Old ManSigned and inscribed Artist Proof in pencil. Unframed.  CREATOR Leonard Baskin, American.  DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Woodcut on Japanese rice paper. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Top corners bent and missing about an inch each. Lower left corner bent but intact.  DIMENSIONS Mat: H 32.25 in. W 24.25 in., Image: H 30.75 in. x W 23.25 in.  HISTORY Leonard Baskin was an American artist working in a range of media. Though Baskin primarily considered himself a sculptor, he remains best known for his expressive works on paper. Many of his prints and drawings served as preparatory studies for his imposing bronze and wood sculptures of animals and figures. He is especially appreciated for his unique line quality and inventive woodcut techniques which he often used to illustrate collaborative book projects, including Ted Hughes’ collection of poetry Crow. Baskin also produced-la