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"Frenzied Effort " by Peggy Bacon, Amer., (1895-1987)
Drypoint, 1925, ed. unknown but under 50, F. 57, 5-7/8 x 9, signed, titled & dated in pencil, on cream Van Gelder Zonen paper. Trace of glue along top margin edge. Widely regarded as one of Bacon's best prints, it shows a lively life drawing group at the Whitney Studio Club. Several famous artists are depicted, including Pop Hart, Alexander Brook, and Peggy Bacon herself.