The Old Tinker

Object NamePrint

Artist / Maker Jay Norwood Darling (American, 1876 - 1962)

Date1939

MediumEtching and drypoint

Dimensions8 1/2 x 12 1/8 in. (21.6 x 30.8 cm)

ClassificationsPrints and Printing Plates

Credit LineGift of the J. N. "Ding" Darling Foundation. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object numberUM82.165

Status

Not on view

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Label TextAlthough undated, the plate was probably made about 1939, based on his new interest in fishing subject matter, and the handling of the water. The most closely related other work, however, is a cartoon date April 30, 1930, which shows an almost identical fish. There is rich drypoint on the bass and insect, which is worn in some impressions. On the mate of one impression is a sticker that says "VL & A -- Print Selection, Main Floor $20," indicating that this print was one of the only two which Darling is known to have marketed.

SignedJ.N. Darling in pencil, lower right

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