William Robinson Leigh (American, 1866-1955). The Foul Rope (Left), circa 1910-1929. Etching on wove paper. 14-3/4 x 11-...

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William Robinson Leigh (American, 1866-1955)
The Foul Rope (Left), circa 1910-1929
Etching on wove paper
14-3/4 x 11-3/4 inches (37.5 x 29.8 cm) (image)
Signed in pencil in lower margin

PROVENANCE:
[With]Babcock Galleries, New York;
The artist;
By descent to the present owner.

Based on the artist's same-title oil painting is in a private collection; artist also made another version of the etching after the painting with the horse and rider facing to the right called The Foul Rope (Right).164

More information about William Robinson Leigh. See also: Leigh, William Robinson, Leigh, William Artist.

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