ERNEST W. SCANES (1909-) Michigan art well listed WPA regionalist charcoal drawing

Fine Art : Drawings : Fine Art : Drawings : American : 20th Century : Regionalist Art

 

This is a superb charcoal on paper drawing laid to an old board, signed at upper right Enest W. Scanes. The paper measures 17" by 22". I would date the work to the 1930's or 1940's, judging from the excellent WPA regionalism style. Indeed, this greatly resembles a number of "AAA" (Associated American Artists) lithograph prints of the period. Scanes is best known as a Michigan artist, certainly a Midwest artist, but also, due to his illustration of books and ads, he is known as an illustrator as well. The drawing is in reasonable condition with some foxing and a few abrasions. Email me for more information and photos. I AM LISTING A SECOND WORK, IN GOUACHE (COLOR), showing skaters on a pond, and dated 1948. SEE HUNDREDS OF OTHER PAINTINGS/PRINTS IN MY SHOP.

Item ID: JB0215