Percy John Delf SSmith, R.D.I. 1882-1948.
2. Death Marches. 1921. Etching and drypoint. 7 7/8 x 9 7/8 (sheet 10 3/8 x 13 1/2). Series: 'The Dance of Death 1914-1918,' #2. Edition 100, 36. Remnants of 2 glassine and 2 brown paper hinges; otherwise fine condition. A rich impression with velvety drypoint burr, printed on cream wove paper. Signed and titled in pencil. $20,000 the complete set.
Campbell Dodgson, C.B.E., Keeper of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum wrote: " Death Marches a tall, gaunt figure on toptoe, keeping pace with the serried ranks of infantry, four abreast, in their 'tin hats,' going up to the front." Print Collector's Quarterly 8 (1921): 325.
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