BORN, ERNEST (1898-1992)

"Frankfort Street, New York City" (1930)
limited edition lithograph, ed. of 10
cm
signed lower left
*private collection, Sydney
 
Born was an influential American architect, Guggenheim member and graphic designer. This very RARE signed lithograph depicting the protests on Wall Street at the Stock Market Crash, and consequently, the beginning of The Great Depression. Initially intended for a series of 15 lithographs, with a run of 20 prints, the Depression even affected Born, with only 5-10 prints of each litho actually produced due to budget constraints!! An artwork of extreme historical importance.