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Charles H Jeffress (1920-2014) USA Beyond Tres Piedras 1990 Silkscreen, intaglio, collage ed. 7/70, enamelled silver plate

Charles H Jeffress (1920-2014) USA Beyond Tres Piedras 1990 Silkscreen, intaglio, collage ed. 7/70, enamelled silver plate Signed dated titled lower margin Certificate of Authenticity verso 31 x 33 cm approx., 48 x 49 cm overall LITERATURE: Despite his mastery of the silk-screen process, Jeffress was a relatively new artist. Printmaking was his fourth career. At 16 he was a licensed pilot, and he later volunteered for duty in World War II, flying in Africa, India, Burma and China. He was a lieutenant colonel when he retired form the Air Force Reserve in 1980 after 40 years of service. After his active duty, he spent 20 years as personnel director and pilot for Roy Martin Lumber Company in Rapides Parish. At 51, he decided to switch directions, supported by his wife, Jane, he went back to school. He finished an undergraduate art curriculum at Louisiana College, Pineville. Two graduate degrees from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacadoches, Tx later specializing in printmaking and renewing his interest in the Western art and Indian history. Luck stayed with him, and he was invited to join the art faculty at Louisiana College where he taught for additional 11 years. Charles opened his own gallery in Alexandria, LA in 1983. OTHER NOTES: Good condition, original framing