Ruth Leaf Vintage Woodcut Proof "Botanical Study" Unsigned Studio Print

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This is an original vintage woodcut or linocut proof by the celebrated American printmaker Ruth Leaf (1923–2015). Sourced directly from … Read more This is an original vintage woodcut or linocut proof by the celebrated American printmaker Ruth Leaf (1923–2015). Sourced directly from a collection of the artist's studio works, these prints are executed on thin, delicate paper (likely Japanese washi). Unlike her finished, signed editions, these pieces offer a raw look at the artist's process, showing the intricate linework and experimental color layering of a botanical or organic abstract subject. One version features striking hand-colored golden and amber highlights, while the other is a crisp black-and-white state proof. These are unsigned and were likely kept by the artist as working references. Perfect for a collector who appreciates the "behind-the-scenes" craft of 20th-century printmaking. Tags: Ruth Leaf, Artist Proof, Studio Proof, Woodcut, Linocut, Botanical Art, American Printmaker, Process Art, Vintage Print, Mid Century, Relief Print, Washi Paper See less