Varied Wares

Peggy Bacon was an American printmaker, painter, and illustrator known for her satirical etchings and lithographs of urban American life in the early twentieth century. Working primarily in black and white, she captured social types and cultural moments with a sharp, observational line and mordant wit. Her graphic work ranged from portrait studies to genre scenes depicting jazz-age nightlife, bohemian society, and the everyday absurdities of modern city dwelling. She also worked as a muralist and book illustrator, maintaining a practice that bridged commercial and fine art throughout her long career.

Ridgefield, CT, USA