John Groth, Signed, Color-Printed Christmas Card: Rest on the Flight into Egypt.

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Size of the folded, front-opening, paper card: 7 5/8 in. x 5 5/8 in. a color-printed reproduction of a John Groth etching,printed in black with blue tones, Groth has added the title and his signature in black ink, under the image: Rest on the flight into Egypt John Groth. Scene of a mother feeding her child, while the figure of a father in 19th century dress, looks on, and a resting donkey in background, among hills; to be used as a holiday greeting card. The folding top of the card has been addressed in ink (possibly by Ann Groth): Merry Christmas from Ann and John Groth. The margins show some age-related tanning, dusting, tiny stains. John Groth produced a number of drawings to be used as Christmas cards; these include several images of the Holy Family, often pictured in 19th century dress, the Three Kings/Wisemen, scenes of the Flight into Egypt, as well as, scenes and characters from Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." From the collection of bookseller & publisher, William ("Bill") Targ (1907-99), an early friend and admirer of John Groth. N° de ref. del artículo ABE-562580406

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