Gabor Peterdi (Hungarian-American 1915-2001) Artist Proof Etching “Low Tide”, circa 1964, Ap of 50, titled, signed and dated across the lower margin, matted and framed.  A painter, print maker and teacher, Gabor Peterdi is best known for his intaglio prints and engravings although he worked in a variety of media and themes.  He made his first color print, Sign of the Lobster, in 1947.  One of his early themes was focused on destruction and appeared in his Black Bull series of 1939, which was tied to Surrealism.  Expressing his thoughts on this, he said: “All miracles of nature and behind it all the lingering terror of the atomic age—I want to paint all this and say ‘A man was here.’ ” (Baigell 273).  Other subjects related to elemental forces of the universe.

21.5 in. x 28.5 in. Framed 28 in. x 33 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Grace Tuttle Noyes, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts