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John Sloan
ROOFS, SUMMER NIGHT

1906

$3,500
£2,664.78
€3,187.64
CA$4,989.61
A$5,079.68
CHF 2,941
MX$67,066.56
NOK 32,874.35
SEK 35,079.53
DKK 23,909.72

About the Item

Sloan, John. ROOFS, SUMMER NIGHT. M.137. Etching, 1906. Edition of 100 (110 actually printed). From Sloan's series "New York City Life." Signed and titled in pencil. 5 1/4 x 7 inches, 134 x 179 mm. (plate), plus margins. In excellent condition. This is an early print, probably printed by Sloan, as after 1916, he inscribed all of his prints "100 Proofs" including copies of this etching printed after 1916. Sloan wrote about this print: "I have always liked to watch the people in the summer, especially the way they live on the roofs. For many years I have not seen the summer life of the city, which has perhaps been better for my health than my production of city life etchings." Morse at page 148.
  • Creator:
    John Sloan (1832-1932, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1906
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Portland, ME
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 103721stDibs: LU367318734712

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