Jared French (American, 1905-1987) Etching On Watermarked Laid Paper, C. 1930, Three Girls, H 14.12'' W 5'' Signed in pencil lower right, just under the platemark, titled and inscribed "Edition of 25" and "Jared French--5 St. Luke's Pl. N.Y.C." in pencil, lower left and lower right corners, with full margins (deckle edges on three sides). A very good impression of this extremely scarce etching. French studied under Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) at the Art Students League in New York, where he met fellow pupil and lifelong friend Paul Cadmus (1904-1999). French and Cadmus worked for the for the Treasury Section of Fine Arts. Both received mural commissions for the lobby of the Parcel Post Building in Richmond, Virginia, completed in 1939. French also executed a mural for the lobby of the Plymouth Post Office in Pennsylvania in 1938.a with very pale mat and backboard staining, expertly repaired short tear extending from extreme lower sheet edge 1.5in, a few specks of pale foxing, otherwise no visible abrasions. Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles’ specialists. Should you have any additional questions regarding the condition of this lot, please email conditions@dumouchelles.com.