ROI PARTRIDGE Signed 1961 Original Photograph – LISTED. This is a superb original signed photograph by well-listed artist and printmaker George Roy “Roi” PARTRIDGE , N. At age four Roi (George Roy) Partridge moved with his family to. Where his father worked as a typesetter and later owned the local newspaper. In 1909 the budding artist traveled to NYC for one year of art study at the NAD and then studied etching in. His next three years were spent in. Where he worked as a printmaker. When 44 of his etchings were shown at the PPIE in 1915, he decided to make. In 1917, he began teaching at. In 1920 and became the first director of the schools art gallery. His marriage to photographer Imogen Cunningham in 1915 ended in divorce in 1934; his second wife, artist Marion Lyman, died of cancer in 1940; his third wife was May Fisher. Partridge took a leave of absence from. In 1946, continued etching until 1952, and retired in 1954. His last years were spent in Rossmoor in. Where he died on. Some of his early works were signed with a drawing of a partridge. Society of Etchers; SFAA. In: NMAA; Oakland Museum; NY Public Library; De Young Museum; SFMA; MOMA; Toledo (OH) Museum; CSL; LACMA; San Diego Museum; Toronto Art Gallery; Honolulu Academy of Art; AIC; Carnegie Inst. Lnvw; AAA 1915-31; WWAA 1936-59; Ben; American Artist, Nov. 1973; SF Chronicle, 10-12-1980 and 1-27-1984 (obit). This rare original photograph. (printed 1961), is signed in pencil by the artist on the front lower right “Roi Partridge” and dated “1961”. It is also inscribed in pencil around the edge: With congratulations for the past and great anticipations for the future – may life for you continue in full bloom. From May Ellen and Roi Partridge 1961. ” It is in good condition aside from some toning at the sheet edges, measures 7″ x 9″ (sheet), 3″ x 3 ¾ (image) and is unframed. The item “ROI PARTRIDGE Signed 1961 Original Photograph LISTED” is in sale since Sunday, June 10, 2007. This item is in the category “Art\Art Photographs”. The seller is “skf-fineart” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia.
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
- Signed?: Signed
- Time Period Manufactured: 1950-Now
- Production Technique: Gelatin Silver
- Subject: Floral & Gardens
- Color: Black & White
- Framing: Unframed
- Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7”)
- Region of Origin: US
- Features: Signed