RARE Limited Edition Portfolio (numbered 11/50 of the 1985 Elysian Editions), of Margaretta K. Mitchell's timeless collection of 12 hand-pulled photogravures on Arches paper (15" x 19"), each individually signed by Mitchell, of women and children dancing in the style of Isadora Duncan at Berkeley's Temple of Wings. It includes the text pages: (title, four pages of text including historical photographs) and beautiful, individually numbered and signed images: Caryatid (1970), Sulgwynn Quitzow, Spring Festival (1972), Weaving Garlands (1980), Come and Dance with Me (1970), Sisters (1977), Finale: Southern Roses (1981), Procession (1978), Victory (1978), Blessed Spirits (1978), Flinging the Veil (1978), Benediction (1977), and Thanksgiving (1979).
Ms. Mitchell is an American photographer, writer, and curator who lives in Berkeley, California. As a photographer, she is known for her portraits and still lifes. She has authored art criticism, biographies of women artists, and photographic histories. Her work has been exhibited by museums throughout the United States and she has lectured both in the U.S. and Europe.
SKU: 143054
LOCATION: The Barn at Great Oaks
DIMENSIONS: 20.75"H 16.25"W
CONDITION:
This portfolio is in excellent vintage condition with only light signs of handling and very light minor wear. All edges of the folio box are crisp and undented and the actual folio pages are in excellent shape.
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This item is available for Local Pickup at our location in Madison, VA
WEIGHT: 8 lbs
