"Insects and Hands" by William Kent (Amer., 1919-2012) Tempera some pale spots of foxing

some pale spots of foxing confined to the bottom and lower right margin edge

Deservedly well known for his industrial labor scenes

this impression would appear to be a new and undescribed state between Z

initialed in the plate

Hyman Bloom with his friend Jack Levine would attend the circus when it came to town

"Insects and Hands" by William Kent (Amer., 1919-2012) Tempera some pale spots of foxingSlate Print, 1963, Ed. 15, 5 9 16" x 20", on cream laid japan paper, signed, dated and numbered in pencil. There are several prints which show the artist's hands tenderly touching or protectively cradling these delicate creatures. Aside from the beauty of their form, in these prints one can sense the artist's fascination and spiritual reverence for all living things.