Description

This is an original, pencil-signed etching and aquatint by the noted American artist Samuel L. Margolies (1897-1974). The work, titled R.F.D. #2, is a evocative winter scene depicting three rural mailboxes in the foreground, with a snowy landscape and farmhouse in the distance. The title refers to "Rural Free Delivery," the historical postal service that delivered mail to rural areas.

Key Details:

• Artist: Samuel L. Margolies (American, 1897-1974).
• Title: "R.F.D. #2".
• Medium: Etching and aquatint on paper.
• Date: Circa 1940 (some sources list 1949).
• Edition: Published by Associated American Artists (AAA) in an unnumbered edition of approximately 250 impressions.
• Signature: Signed in pencil "S.L. Margolies" in the lower right margin.
• Image Dimensions: Approximately 9 3/4" x 11 3/4" (25.08 x 30.16 cm).
• Sheet Dimensions: H:13in W:16in 
• Condition: Unframed, loose sheet. The condition appears to be good with some minor age-related toning, consistent with the piece's age (refer to images for precise condition).

Provenance:
The print was produced by Associated American Artists (AAA), a program designed to make original, high-quality art accessible to the American middle class. This work is also held in several museum collections, including the Portland Art Museum and the Carnegie Museum of Art.