"Take It Easy But Take It" by William Kent, (Amer., 1919-2012) Mezzotint well composed example of his

well composed example of his distinctive work

who in the 40's formed Studio 74 with Louis Schanker to exhibit their color woodcuts

A beautiful impression

and achieved national renown for his lettering and stone cutting

it was possibly a local neighborhood institution for Lerer while growing up

"Take It Easy But Take It" by William Kent, (Amer., 1919-2012) Mezzotint well composed example of hisSlate Print in blue and red, 1964, Ed. of 82, 11" x 11", signed and dated in black ballpoint pen, on a yellow two tone printed cotton fabric. Kent was attracted to the lithe and graceful nudes which adorned ancient Greek pottery, as well as the Greek's frank portrayal of sexuality. He utilized several of these figures in his erotic series of slate prints, all seeming to comment on the restrictions, confusion and shame which often surrounded sexual