Artist: Clayton V. Fowler (American, 1912-1984).
Title: King Melchizedek and Abraham.
Signed and Titled in pencil on the lower margin: King Melchizedek and Abraham.
Clayton V. Fowler '48.
Dimensions: Image 13 1/4" x 15". Sheet 15 1/2" x 20".
Date: 1948.
Materials and Techniques: intaglio print on wove paper.
Provenance:
- Jean Paul Slusser.
- The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Remnants of protective frame recto. Spot of the printing ink u.r. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums and Libraries: The University of Michigan Museum of Art owns another print by C.V. Fowler, a bequest by Jean Paul Slusser. Accession Number 1983/2.20.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: American School XX C.
Note: We were unable find another copy of this print. Possibly, it's a monoprint, or an Hors Commerce item. The absence of a number of copies and spots of printing ink indicate that it is an artist's proof. The name of Slasser written in pencil l.l. is supposed to confirm our assumption.