Louis Orr (American, 1879-1961), Full Portfolio, University of Virginia: Eight Etchings by Louis Orr

Etchings on paper, 1930, all are pencil signed, includes The Rotunda, The Garden, West Colonnade, Gardens of the Rotunda, The Lawn, Poe Lane, Rouss Physical Laboratory, and Washington Literary Society Hall, all in uniform framing below glass.

The largest frame dimensions 16 x 14 in.

From the Collection of George Scott Shackelford, Roanoke, Virginia; by Descent of Martha Jefferson (daughter of Thomas Jefferson) and Virginia Travis Armistead of Williamsburg, Virginia

Louis Orr is best known for these remarkably detailed and highly collectible etchings that illustrate historic landmarks throughout North Carolina. Born in Connecticut and spending much of his formative years in Paris, people fervently began collecting Orr’s work in both countries in the early 20th century. Orr was the first American artist to have work in the permanent collection of the Louvre Museum, and his were also the first etchings to ever join the Louvre’s collection.

Orr was highly celebrated in the United States, holding exhibitions in major cities and receiving important commissions from colleges, universities, businesses, and local and state governments.

Even toning, a few with minor stains, some barely visible spotting to the sheets, not examined outside the frames.