Torcello, by Margaret J. Patterson, Amer., (1867-1950) Crayon Resist was a notable Boston painter

was a notable Boston painter and printmaker of the late 19th century known for his history paintings and portraits

One of the artist's larger and more animated prints

nor was I even aware of Charles Truman before finding this one

top margin edge with traces of tape residue from old hinges

and not commonly seen etching by Arms with a wealth of detail and authentic feeling evocation of place

Torcello, by Margaret J. Patterson, Amer., (1867-1950) Crayon Resist was a notable Boston painterColor Woodcut, 1919 Ed. 100, fewer printed, 10 1 4 x 7 3 16, signed and titled in pencil. Exhibiting Patterson's gift for beautiful color harmony and treatment of water in this Italian subject; with brick red sail, subtle striated modulations of blue in the water and reddish purple reflecting the sail. She further activates this tranquil scene with a looping, linear blue tracery of currents in the water. There is moderate toning to the margins within