"Christmas Market in the Old Town Square" by J. Stretti-Zamponi, Czech.,(1882-1959) Drawing little known in America

little known in America

California

where this demonstration plate was executed by Arms on Oct

showing General George Washington stoically braced against the cold with some of his troops during the harsh winter of 1777

The artist draws onto a transparent film which is laid over the plate and exposed to light

"Christmas Market in the Old Town Square" by J. Stretti-Zamponi, Czech.,(1882-1959) Drawing little known in AmericaColor Aquatint, Prague, ca. 1910 30, ed. 250, 14 x 12 5 8, signed & numbered in pencil, on cream wove paper. Some creasing at margin edges. A wonderful scene contemporary with and comparable to T. F. Simon's fine work.