Harold Altman, "Bench" Etching (Artist's Proof)

This item is an original etching by Harold Altman (1924-2003), titled "Bench." The piece features his signature monochromatic sepia-toned ink on heavy, off-white rag paper. The composition depicts two figures, likely a woman and a child, seated on a park bench, rendered through dense, intricate cross-hatching and fine linework that creates a soft, impressionistic dappling of light and shadow. In the lower-left margin, it is hand-inscribed in pencil as "AP/50" (Artist's Proof 50). The title "Bench" is centered in the bottom margin, and the artist's signature "Altman" is hand-signed in the lower-right corner. The print is professionally matted and housed in a dark wood frame behind glass. The visible condition shows light toning to the paper consistent with age, but the etching remains crisp. The plate mark is clearly visible around the image, indicating an authentic intaglio process. Altman was known for his park scenes and mastery of the etching medium, with this work being typical of his mid-to-late 20th-century style. The high number of artists proofs (50) suggests this was part of a significant edition. No major foxing or moisture damage is visible from the photograph.