This is a very fine portrait of 17th century artist and naturalist Maria Sybilla Merian by Leonard Baskin. Etching in colors, plate size 17 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches, published in 1969 in an edition of 90, cat: Fern & O'Sullivan- 550, pencil signed and numbered, framed. In the era of abstract expressionism, Leonard Baskin’s work was always representational, with a strong classical influence. He drew inspiration from many artists of the past, and in the 1950s and 1960s created series of portraits of the artists he admired. Please ask all questions prior to bidding, additional photos and condition reports are available for all lots. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee excellent condition or imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Peterborough Auctions LLC makes no guarantees to the exact weights, measurements, age, materials, etc. All descriptions are the opinion of Peterborough Auctions LLC only.