Clare Leighton "Ship Building" Signed and Numbered Vintage Wood Engraving whisk brush is pretty sharp

is pretty sharp

I am not certain if OV signifies the initials of the artist or something else

This pair I believe dates to the 1960s

Very nicely made and in perfect condition

Clare Leighton "Ship Building" Signed and Numbered Vintage Wood Engraving whisk brush is pretty sharpThis is a striking signed and numbered wood engraving printed in black ink on cream paper by renowned printmaker Clare Leighton (1899 1989). Titled "Ship Building," I know it was created in 1948 as it features in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Indeed, the Art Institute owns Leighton's full series of twelve "New England Industries" prints, of which this is one; others which perfectly exemplify Leighton's lifelong interest in the