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BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Martin Barry, ‘Ocean City Inlet’, Hand-Colored Etching, Edition 27/400
This hand-colored etching by the artist Martin Barry, titled Ocean City Inlet, depicts a maritime scene featuring three fishing boats navigating an inlet. The composition includes a prominent stone jetty in the foreground and a navigational beacon to the left, with seagulls in flight across the sky. The artist has utilized the etching technique to create fluid, detailed lines that define the textures of the stone and the rigging of the vessels. Subtle hand-coloring has been applied to provide atmospheric depth to the water and the boats. The work is pencil-signed by Martin Barry in the lower-right margin and is titled and numbered 27/400 in the lower-left margin. A distinct rectangular plate mark is visible, indicating the pressure of the intaglio printing process. Barry is known for his nautical and regional subjects, particularly those focused on the Maryland coast. The print is housed in a light blue mat and a black frame with a gold-tone inner lip.
Condition report:
The impression remains clear with well-defined lines; however, the paper exhibits noticeable toning throughout. There are several areas of foxing and staining, most prominently a large yellowish spot in the lower-right quadrant of the image and smaller spots near the top center. Some debris is visible trapped beneath the glass on the surface of the mat. The frame shows minor scuffing along the bottom edge.
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