Bidspirit auction | SIGNED JOHN EDWARD COSTIGAN AMERICAN

SIGNED JOHN EDWARD COSTIGAN AMERICAN ETCHING - An American etching on paper signed John Edward Costigan, 1888 to 1972, in the print, lower right, titled When Day Is Done. Signed in pencil and inscribed, lower right. Matted and framed. John Edward Costigan was an American Painter Compositional painter of figures and country animals; watercolor painter Costigan was a largely self taught artist. He moved from Providence, Rhode Island to New York City as an orphaned teenager in 1904 to work for a commercial poster company. It was here that he learned the rudiments of drawing and painting, skills he furthered with informal study at New Yorks Kit Kat Club, a popular artists hangout. Costigan achieved national fame as a painter and printmaker in the 1920s and 30s. He won numerous prestigious awards and, despite his lack of formal artistic training, was elected a full member of the National Academy of Design. In 1937 the Smithsonian Institution held a one person exhibition of his graphic works. American Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles. Dimensions Frame 19 x 23 in. Image 8 1/4 x 12 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Torn paper. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.