Frank Benson (American, 1862-1951)
Available Works
It has often been said that Frank Benson is the founding father of the school of American sporting print, elevating the genre of sporting prints as a popular art form. Benson’s print making career began in 1912 and by 1928 he was firmly established as a master of the art. Creating over 350 etchings and drypoints, mostly illustrating sporting subjects, Benson worked actively as a print artist until 1942.
Frank W. Benson the printmaker (he was a very successful impressionistic figure painter prior to turning to etching) is very much associated with his subject matter of ducks and other waterfowl. His choice of subjects largely followed the demands of collectors although he had a lifelong passion for birds and a great love of the outdoors. With much devotion and careful attention the artist studied birds in flight and at rest in the wild. Benson’s prints accurately capture the birds and figures of wildfowl hunting as well as the surrounding atmospheric qualities of the landscapes in which he placed his subjects.
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Snowy Herons
Etching, 1917. Signed in pencil. Published state. Edition of 150 proofs. Reference: Paff 118.
5 x 4 inches.
[25852]
$2400
Rain Squall
Etching, 1931. Signed in pencil. Published state. Edition of 150 proofs. Reference: Paff 317.
6-7/8 x 8-3/4 inches.
[25818]
SOLD
Nightfall (Second plate)
Drypoint, 1926. Signed in pencil. Trial Proof. Reference: Paff 262.
5-7/8 x 7-7/8 inches.
[25858]
$1200
Greater Yellowlegs
Etching and drypoint, 1930. Signed in pencil. Trial proof (D). Reference: Paff 297.
8-7/8 x 13-3/4 inches.
[25843]
$1200
Geese Drifting Down
Etching, 1929. Signed in pencil. Published state. Edition of 150 proofs. Reference: Paff 287.
8-7/8 x 14 inches.
[25805]
$1120
Canada Goose
Etching, 1917. Trial proof (b). Reference: Paff 115.
4 x 5 inches.
[25800]
$1000
Mallards No. 2
Etching, 1918. Published state, edition size 150 proofs. Reference: Paff 138.
8-7/8 x 10-3/4 inches.
[25855]
$800
On the Kedgewick
Etching, 1923. Published state, edition of 150 proofs. Reference: Paff 222. Stain in image, top right quadrant.
7-7/8 x 11-7/8 inches.
[25813]
$2400
Redheads Coming
Etching, 1930. Signed in pencil. Published state, edition of 150 proofs. Reference: Paff 302.
8 x 15 inches.
[25819]
$1000


