Hubert Morley (American, 1888 - 1951), etching on paper fine art print titled "Twilight Reverie" in pencil within the lower-left margin; signed "Hubert Morley" in pencil within the lower-right margin. Sight size 6" x 6" with double matte 17 3/4" x 14 1/4" and gold-leaf frame 19" x 15 1/4"
In 1935, Hubert Morley won first prize in etching at the Third International Exhibit of Etching and Engraving which opened in Chicago on March 21st. From the thousands of prints submitted from fifteen countries, only 184 were accepted including "Track Crew" by Morley. It was awarded first prize, and a copy of the etching was purchased for the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
To learn more about this accomplished etcher artist, see his Smithsonian American Art Museum entry, as well as the six Morley fine prints held in their collection (including the one offered for sale here).
