Framed Etching of Nature in the Abstract, Abraham P. Hankins
Philadelphia, Pa.
This etching and the previous offering hung together as a statement of how the elements in nature can be reduced to a series of lines and shapes and even in their simplicity, the images are stilll understandable as plants. flowers, fish, etc.
This piece was part of the personal collection of the wife of Abraham Hankins and was acquired through a relationship with the teachers at the Barnes foundation in the early 1970’s. Hankins worked in many mediums and was known for his combination of many mediums in one composition.
Hankins, who was born in Russia in 1895/1896 came to the US via Europe eventually settling in Philadelphia, becoming an artist and educator. His work can be found in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Barnes Foundation, The Philadelphia Free Library as well as private collectors. His sketches and his writings are part of the Art Archives of the Smithsonian.
Philadelphia, Pa.
This etching and the previous offering hung together as a statement of how the elements in nature can be reduced to a series of lines and shapes and even in their simplicity, the images are stilll understandable as plants. flowers, fish, etc.
This piece was part of the personal collection of the wife of Abraham Hankins and was acquired through a relationship with the teachers at the Barnes foundation in the early 1970’s. Hankins worked in many mediums and was known for his combination of many mediums in one composition.
Hankins, who was born in Russia in 1895/1896 came to the US via Europe eventually settling in Philadelphia, becoming an artist and educator. His work can be found in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Barnes Foundation, The Philadelphia Free Library as well as private collectors. His sketches and his writings are part of the Art Archives of the Smithsonian.
Philadelphia, Pa.
This etching and the previous offering hung together as a statement of how the elements in nature can be reduced to a series of lines and shapes and even in their simplicity, the images are stilll understandable as plants. flowers, fish, etc.
This piece was part of the personal collection of the wife of Abraham Hankins and was acquired through a relationship with the teachers at the Barnes foundation in the early 1970’s. Hankins worked in many mediums and was known for his combination of many mediums in one composition.
Hankins, who was born in Russia in 1895/1896 came to the US via Europe eventually settling in Philadelphia, becoming an artist and educator. His work can be found in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Barnes Foundation, The Philadelphia Free Library as well as private collectors. His sketches and his writings are part of the Art Archives of the Smithsonian.
Dimensions:
Image:
W 6”
H 8”
With Frame:
W 11 ½”
H 14 ¼”
Condition: Excellent
