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Minch, Edith: (USA)

The Artist:

Edith Minch is an American artist. The work presented here was created in 1983. Minch's work follows the style of New Realism. Images are handsome, crisp and clean. Her art renderings of historical buildings are accurate in detail and aesthetically compelling.

The Art:

This lithograph was created for a portfolio of six lithographs. It was commissioned in the United States by the builders of the world renowned Four Seasons Hotel, in 1986 when its Philadelphia Pennsylvania luxury hotel opened. In honor of the Philadelphia hotel, six regional fine artists were asked to create paintings honoring Philadelphia architectural landmarks. The paintings were displayed at the hotel's 1986 opening and then sold into private collections. The images were printed in a limited edition of 250 offset lithographs which were presented as gifts to city dignitaries. Each image is signed and numbered and is accompanied by a handsome illustrated legend sheet, also a lithograph and suitable for framing.

The complete Philadelphia Landmarks suite is available, packaged in its original fabric portfolio case. The suite of art and legends: David Brumbach, The Franklin Institute. J.W. Bystrom, The Free Library of Philadelphia. Tom Jackson, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. Edyth Minch, Cathedral Basilica SS. Peter and Paul. Edyth Neff, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, James Toogod, Logan Square and The Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Minch495

Edith Minch. 246/250. Cathedral Basilica SS. Peter and Paul. Offset Lithograph. The paper size is 18" x 16". This piece with the complete Philadelphia Landmarks suite was acquired in 1986. The image is signed in the plate and is also signed and numbered in pencil on the sheet. This piece was created to honor the architectural landmark depicted in it. The legend sheet discusses the history of religious freedom that inspired the creation of the building in 1846, and traces the history of this world renowned sanctuary and the treasures within it. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up

Minch495L

Legend : Cathedral Basilica SS. Peter and Paul. Offset Lithograph. The paper size is 18" x 16". This handsome lithograph is a beautifully illustrated history of the structure conceived in 1846, one of the most enduring monuments to Philadelphia's tradition of religious liberty. The Legend discusses and illustrates the impressive baldachin, or canopy, that covers the main altar, the gleaming capitals and entablature which are cast in bronze, and treasures displayed within including a silver chalice lined with gold that was given to St. John Neumann in 1852 by the people of the diocese upon his elevation to bishop in 1852. The cathedral is known throughout the Catholic world for its collection of religious and secular art, including the original decorative work by Constantino Brumidi, who also decorated the United States Capitol dome. The artwork, margins and art surface, is in pristine condition. Close-Up

The two lithographs: $550.