Medium: Monochrome brown etching, trial proof printed from two plates.
Signature: Hand-signed in pencil lower right: Gross Arnold.
Dimensions: Image size: 36 x 26.5 cm (14.2 x 10.4 in).
Condition: Excellent condition.
Framing: Newly framed with acid-free matting (passé-partout).
Documentation: Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Provenance: Collection of Cid Corman (1924–2004), the acclaimed American poet, translator, and editor.

Catalogue Note:This rare monochrome trial proof offers a fascinating insight into Arnold Gross’s meticulous printmaking process. Executed in 1966 from two distinct plates, this brown-toned variant highlights the artist’s intricate linework and whimsical composition prior to his characteristic multi-colored editions. Boasting an exceptional provenance from the private collection of the prominent American poet Cid Corman, the artwork is professionally conserved and presented in a museum-grade, acid-free mount. This piece represents a highly distinguished and well-documented acquisition for collectors of mid-century European graphic art and literary history.