The Culvert by William George Reindel
This is a small etching by Ohio artist William George Reindel. It shows a small culvert constructed from stone blocks. A stream issues from the culvert and the image is framed by a tree trunk on the right. Drypoint is used sparingly to highlight the bark of the tree. It is signed in pencil lower right Wilhelm Georg Reindel (a tribute to his German roots no doubt). The etching is mounted to a mat board (size given above). The plate size is 5 x 4 inches. It is in excellent condition. The etching is crisp and well-inked. There is no fading, staining, discoloration, foxing, toning, or paper issues. A beautiful little etching by this early 20th century American artist.
William George Reindel (1871-1948) Reindel was born in Michigan and died in Euclid, Ohio. He studied art both in America and Europe, but was, for the most part, self-taught. He is best known for his etchings, engravings, and paintings. In the 1920s and 30s, he created over 150 etchings and engravings. Many of these used the drypoint technique that, because of the fragile nature of the plate, rarely produced editions larger than 25. He printed most of these works himself. His subjects were usually street scenes or figure studies. While many of his works were done in Europe, this etching was likely done near his home, given the nature of the subject. He was a member of the Cleveland Society of Artists, the Chicago Society of Illustrators and the Chicago Society of Etchers. Today his original art is included in such major collections as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The New York Public Library, the Cleveland Museum of Art, The Butler Art Institute, and the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Price: $75
Size: 12 x 9 inches
Plate Size: 5 x 4 inches
Condition: Excellent
Medium: Drypoint Etching
Subject: Landscape
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