Walter Tittle Drypoint Etching: Cathedral of St. John the Divine NYC c. 1924 Signed Print

This original drypoint etching by the distinguished American artist Walter Tittle (1883–1966) offers a rare, firsthand window into the construction of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. A student of William Merritt Chase and a contemporary of the great American realists, Tittle was uniquely positioned to document the soaring architectural ambitions of 1920s Manhattan.
The work is executed with the masterful use of the drypoint technique; the deep, velvety blacks and textured "burr" visible in the cathedral’s arches and the surrounding scaffolding are hallmarks of a hand-pulled original. Tittle’s work from this period is highly sought after for its atmospheric clarity and historical accuracy—capturing not just the stone, but the spirit of a city in flux. With examples of his etchings held in the National Gallery of Art and the British Museum, this piece represents a sophisticated acquisition for collectors of New York history or fine 20th-century printmaking.

Specifications
• Artist: Walter Tittle (Signed lower right)
• Year Made: circa 1924–1929
• Materials: Original drypoint on wove paper
• Dimensions: 13" H x 19.5" W (Frame size); Image approx. 10.5" x 15.5"

Condition
Good vintage condition. The paper shows natural age-toning and a minor water stain in the lower-left margin, well outside the primary image area. The impression remains crisp with excellent plate tone.