wood cut
Catalog Number
2021.14.305
Description
This is a block print made by John DePree. The title is Black Lake with a date of 1910 on the front.
History
John D. De Pree was known as an expert artist and engraver. John made woodcut blocks to create prints of different colors and textures. He spent many years studying art. John has 3 brothers: Con, of De Pree Chemical Company, James and Jack. In February 1897, John was arrested as an alleged member of the Kingston gang of counterfeiters.
