Bidspirit auction | Charles Merrick (Chili) Capps (Kansas,

Charles Merrick (Chili) Capps (Kansas, 1898-1981) - CHARLES CAPPS (1898-1981) PENCIL-SIGNED AQUATINT. Charles Merrick (Chili) Capps (Kansas, 1898-1981) Quietude 1938 The aquatint published in an edition of 75 prints is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left. The Kansas artist Charles Capps studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts before settling in Wichita, Kansas where he became known for his mastery of etching, and later, his aquatints which he began producing after meeting Doel Reed in the 1930s. Capps' prints are noted for their subtle tonal variations, technical precision, and poetic sense of place. The adobe architecture of Taos and Santa Fe became one of his favorite and most sought-after subjects. Charles Capps was a charter member and longtime president of the Prairie Print Makers, a Kansas-based print society dedicated to advancing fine art prints across America. Image measures 6.25 x 8.25 with a framed size of 14.75 x 19.75 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Image measures 6.25 x 8.25 with a framed size of 14.75 x 19.75 inches. Condition This work is from a private local collection of high-quality examples in excellent condition. Given our knowledge of this collector's standards, we've chosen not open the mount to document this print outside the frame. If for any reason related to condition the buyer is not completely satisfied, they are welcome to return their purchase for a complete refund.