A rare 1970s Artist’s Proof etching by American printmaker Marvin B. Rapaport, this atmospheric landscape draws the viewer into a richly worked forest path rendered in dense cross-hatching and expressive intaglio line. Signed in pencil and pulled as an Artist’s Proof, the work exemplifies Rapaport’s moody, modernist approach to landscape etching and reflects the highly collectible period of American printmaking circulated by East Coast galleries in the 1960s–1980s.
This intimate black-ink etching, created in the 1970s, is a superb example of expressive American intaglio work. Measuring approximately 7 × 7.5 inches, the composition captures a shadowed woodland path emerging from a dense tangle of trees. Rapaport builds the landscape with interlaced cross-hatching, scraped highlights, and a network of gestural etched lines that create a sense of movement in the foliage and atmosphere.
The etching demonstrates classic mid-century printmaking sensibilities—moody tonality, layered textures, and a near-abstract surface energy—while remaining grounded in the recognizable forms of a forest scene. The plate is printed with deep bite and rich ink retention, leaving visible plate tone that enhances the sense of dusk or early morning light.
Marked “Artist’s Proof” at lower left and signed “Rapaport” at lower right, this impression predates the numbered run and is therefore one of the artist’s personal, pre-edition pulls—a highly collectible state. The verso shows a clean plate mark consistent with hand-pulled intaglio on high-quality wove paper, typical of East Coast print workshops of the period.
Thematically, the work speaks to Rapaport’s interest in quiet, introspective landscapes—places where the viewer is invited to wander inward as much as outward. The intimacy of the image, the scale of the plate, and the intense hand-worked surface combine to create a landscape that feels both observational and psychological.
(Marvin B. Rapaport – American Printmaker)
Marvin B. Rapaport was an American printmaker active in the mid-20th century, known particularly for his etchings and drypoints that explored nature, architecture, and atmospheric landscapes. Although not extensively published, Rapaport exhibited widely through regional art associations, university galleries, and East Coast print societies during the 1950s–1980s, a period marked by renewed American interest in hand-pulled intaglio prints.
Rapaport trained in traditional etching techniques, studying under artists connected to the American Printmakers movement—an era strongly influenced by John Taylor Arms, Samuel Chamberlain, and the lingering legacy of the Whistlerian tonal tradition. His technical development aligns with printmakers who emerged from university print studios and independent workshops proliferating after WWII.
His work reflects:
Modernist intaglio idioms—dense linework, expressive cross-hatching, and tonal experimentation.
American Scene & Regionalist landscape concerns, particularly quiet rural spaces and wooded environments.
A commitment to hand-pulled etching, often preferring small and medium plate sizes that lend intimacy to his imagery.
He was notably active in the same collector circuits as many artists represented by Mitch Morse Gallery, whose inventory often included American printmakers working between the 1950s and 1980s.
Rapaport’s prints appeared in:
Regional museum group shows
American print societies
University arts programs
East Coast galleries specializing in original graphics
His works entered numerous private collections and circulated actively in the Northeast, where hand-pulled etchings remained highly collectible.
While not a mass-market or commercially overexposed name, Rapaport’s work represents a significant chapter in American etching traditions—particularly for collectors interested in intimate, mid-century landscapes and Artist’s Proof states. His prints remain valued for their craftsmanship and atmospheric sensitivity.
Marvin B. Rapaport (American, 20th c.) – “Woodland Path” (attributed), 1970s, etching, Artist’s Proof, image approx. 7×7.5 in, pencil-signed “Rapaport.” Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery; Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
ARTFIND GALLERY – CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Marvin B. Rapaport (American, 20th century)
Title: Woodland Path (attributed)
Date: c. 1970s
Medium: Original hand-pulled etching on wove paper
Image Size: approx. 7 × 7.5 in
Edition: Artist’s Proof (A.P.)
Signature: Signed “Rapaport” in graphite at lower right
Markings: “Artist’s Proof” inscribed at lower left; plate mark visible
Technique: Intaglio etching with dense cross-hatching and tonal plate wiping
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with expected paper aging
Provenance:
Artist’s studio
Mitch Morse Gallery (NYC & Europe acquisitions)
Private holdings
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
This artwork has been examined and is consistent with authenticated works by Marvin B. Rapaport.
Certified by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
1970s – Artist’s Studio – Artist’s Proof pulled and signed by Marvin B. Rapaport
1970s–1980s – Mitch Morse Gallery, NYC & Europe acquisitions
Private collector (East Coast USA)
Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
A rare 1970s Artist’s Proof etching by American printmaker Marvin B. Rapaport, this atmospheric landscape draws the viewer into a richly worked forest path rendered in dense cross-hatching and expressive intaglio line. Signed in pencil and pulled as an Artist’s Proof, the work exemplifies Rapaport’s moody, modernist approach to landscape etching and reflects the highly collectible period of American printmaking circulated by East Coast galleries in the 1960s–1980s.
This intimate black-ink etching, created in the 1970s, is a superb example of expressive American intaglio work. Measuring approximately 7 × 7.5 inches, the composition captures a shadowed woodland path emerging from a dense tangle of trees. Rapaport builds the landscape with interlaced cross-hatching, scraped highlights, and a network of gestural etched lines that create a sense of movement in the foliage and atmosphere.
The etching demonstrates classic mid-century printmaking sensibilities—moody tonality, layered textures, and a near-abstract surface energy—while remaining grounded in the recognizable forms of a forest scene. The plate is printed with deep bite and rich ink retention, leaving visible plate tone that enhances the sense of dusk or early morning light.
Marked “Artist’s Proof” at lower left and signed “Rapaport” at lower right, this impression predates the numbered run and is therefore one of the artist’s personal, pre-edition pulls—a highly collectible state. The verso shows a clean plate mark consistent with hand-pulled intaglio on high-quality wove paper, typical of East Coast print workshops of the period.
Thematically, the work speaks to Rapaport’s interest in quiet, introspective landscapes—places where the viewer is invited to wander inward as much as outward. The intimacy of the image, the scale of the plate, and the intense hand-worked surface combine to create a landscape that feels both observational and psychological.
(Marvin B. Rapaport – American Printmaker)
Marvin B. Rapaport was an American printmaker active in the mid-20th century, known particularly for his etchings and drypoints that explored nature, architecture, and atmospheric landscapes. Although not extensively published, Rapaport exhibited widely through regional art associations, university galleries, and East Coast print societies during the 1950s–1980s, a period marked by renewed American interest in hand-pulled intaglio prints.
Rapaport trained in traditional etching techniques, studying under artists connected to the American Printmakers movement—an era strongly influenced by John Taylor Arms, Samuel Chamberlain, and the lingering legacy of the Whistlerian tonal tradition. His technical development aligns with printmakers who emerged from university print studios and independent workshops proliferating after WWII.
His work reflects:
Modernist intaglio idioms—dense linework, expressive cross-hatching, and tonal experimentation.
American Scene & Regionalist landscape concerns, particularly quiet rural spaces and wooded environments.
A commitment to hand-pulled etching, often preferring small and medium plate sizes that lend intimacy to his imagery.
He was notably active in the same collector circuits as many artists represented by Mitch Morse Gallery, whose inventory often included American printmakers working between the 1950s and 1980s.
Rapaport’s prints appeared in:
Regional museum group shows
American print societies
University arts programs
East Coast galleries specializing in original graphics
His works entered numerous private collections and circulated actively in the Northeast, where hand-pulled etchings remained highly collectible.
While not a mass-market or commercially overexposed name, Rapaport’s work represents a significant chapter in American etching traditions—particularly for collectors interested in intimate, mid-century landscapes and Artist’s Proof states. His prints remain valued for their craftsmanship and atmospheric sensitivity.
Marvin B. Rapaport (American, 20th c.) – “Woodland Path” (attributed), 1970s, etching, Artist’s Proof, image approx. 7×7.5 in, pencil-signed “Rapaport.” Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery; Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
ARTFIND GALLERY – CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Marvin B. Rapaport (American, 20th century)
Title: Woodland Path (attributed)
Date: c. 1970s
Medium: Original hand-pulled etching on wove paper
Image Size: approx. 7 × 7.5 in
Edition: Artist’s Proof (A.P.)
Signature: Signed “Rapaport” in graphite at lower right
Markings: “Artist’s Proof” inscribed at lower left; plate mark visible
Technique: Intaglio etching with dense cross-hatching and tonal plate wiping
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with expected paper aging
Provenance:
Artist’s studio
Mitch Morse Gallery (NYC & Europe acquisitions)
Private holdings
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
This artwork has been examined and is consistent with authenticated works by Marvin B. Rapaport.
Certified by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
1970s – Artist’s Studio – Artist’s Proof pulled and signed by Marvin B. Rapaport
1970s–1980s – Mitch Morse Gallery, NYC & Europe acquisitions
Private collector (East Coast USA)
Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
