David Driesbach

Lucky Mashed Potatoes

David Driesbach's original aquatint engraving "Lucky Mashed Potatoes" is typical of his famous dream-like art. This engraving is an 'Artist Proof' impression printed upon thick laid paper and with full margins as created by the artist in 1972. It is signed, dated and titled in pencil by Driesbach in the lower margin. "Lucky Mashed Potatoes" is a fine, original example of the art created by the contemprorary American artist, Driesbach. The 'Fine Art Museum at the Western Carolina University' lists their impression of "Lucky Mashed Potatoes" in their collection.

Lucky Mashed Potatoes

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Title:	Lucky Mashed Potatoes
Artist:	Driesbach, David Fraiser (Wausau, Wisconsin, Born, 1922)
Date:	1972
Medium:	Original Aquatint Engraving
Edition:	Artist Proof impression and is inscribed, "Bon a Tirer" by the artist.
Note:	David Driesbach: For almost half a century the dream-like images of David Driesbach have both delighted and haunted our imaginations. In this vein his etchings and engravings have often been compared to such masters as Goya, Daumier, Hayter and Lasansky, but his is a unique universe drawing upon imagery of his own creation. That his creations often hit a chord in our own collective unconscious is a credit to his artistic perceptions. David Driesback won the 2012 Printmaker Emeritus Award from the Southern Graphics Council International.
	David Driesbach first studied art at the University of Illinois (1940-41). He then enlisted in the United States Marines and served in the South Pacific War against Japan for a period of three years. After the War he commenced his studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and at the University of Iowa. He studied engraving and etching techniques under both Mario Lasansky and Stanley William Hayter, in Paris.
	David Driesbach's first one man show took place in 1953. Since that time his graphic art has been the subject of exhibitions at the University of Nebraska (1966), Ohio State University (1968), the Instituto Mexicana, Mexico City (1969), the University of Maryland (1979), the Chicago Center for the Print (1980) and the Museum of NIU (1990). His prints and paintings are today found in over 300 public collections, including the University of Notre Dame, the University of Illinois and Purdue University. The 'Fine Art Museum at the Western Carolina University' lists their impression of "Lucky Mashed Potatoes" in their collection.
Edition:	Lucky Mashed Potatoes is typical of David Driesbach's famous art. It is not known what the edition size was for this aquatint but most of his prints have appeared in editions of around 100 impressions. This is an initial artist proof impression and is inscribed, "Bon a Tirer" by the artist. In the language of the print this simply means that this is a finely printed impression and that it satisfied the artist's requirements for a published edition.
Size:	8 3/4 X 11 3/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
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Condition:	Printed upon thick laid paper and with full margins as created by the artist in 1972. Signed, dated and titled in pencil along the lower margin. A finely printed, proof impression and in excellent condition throughout. This original aquatint engraving represents a superb example of the famous American art of David Driesbach.
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