E.T. Hurley Etching on Paper "The Ohio from Collins Avenue"

Item Details

An etching on paper titled The Ohio from Collins Avenue by well-listed artist Edward Timothy Hurley (Cincinnati; 1869-1950). Published August 4, 1913, the work depicts a view of the Ohio River as seen from Collins Avenue in East Walnut Hills in Cincinnati, Ohio. To the lower right corner is the date and artist’s signature, in plate and graphite. Under a single layer of white matting, the item is presented under glass in a black wood frame. To the verso are two labels from the historic Closson Galleries in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Hurley was perhaps best known for his work with the Rookwood Pottery Company. He was an accomplished painter, printer, illustrator and author. Born in Cincinnati, Hurley would later graduate from Xavier University and the Cincinnati Art Academy. He was a designer for Rookwood Pottery Company from 1896-1948, creating paintings on both canvas and pottery. Cincinnati scenes had a strong hold on Hurley’s work and were his most prominent subject matter. His works have been exhibited at the National Academy of Design, the Art Institute of Chicago, the St. Louis World’s Fair (1904), and more.

Condition

- overall discoloration to print due to age and exposure to light; tears to paper backing along frame edge; pulling on gold-tone Closson label; dime-sized stain to larger Closson label, on item title.

Dimensions

- measures frame; plate size approximately 11.75" W x 9.75" H.

Item #

17DCC024-315