Featured in this lot is this framed reverse glass print artwork done by Dennis Curry in 1976. Dennis Curry (1918-2023) was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and drawing was central to his life from the age of about three. After studying architecture at Durham Curry graduated in painting and sculpture from the Slade School of Fine Art, 1945–50, where he won numerous prizes. Dennis participated in the combat artists program of the 25th Infantry Division while serving in the United States Army in 1966. This was a program designed to capture the fighting experience from the perspective of an artist, and it taught him the power of the projected image, as well as a strong desire to defend rather than destroy the environment. In 1980, he was introduced to the current printmaking process of Mylar Lithography at Sid Frances' studio, and in 1984, he established Blue Berry Press in Cambria, California, to create his own work as well as collaborate with other artists interested in working with this exciting new style. Dennis transitioned from printmaking and animals to the more traditional medium of oil painting in 1999, capturing the light and color of the landscape both on location and in the studio. This piece is from the "Wildlife" collection and is titled "Raccoon". It shows a raccoon on the edge of the creek, looking like he is deciding to take a swim or not. Grass and leaves surround the raccoon as the water trickles by in the small creek. It is signed in the bottom right hand corner reading, "D. Curry". It shows good condition overall with wear to the wood backing from its age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. The visible artwork measures 22 3/4" L x 18" W, while the entire piece measures 34" L x 28 1/4" W x 2 1/8" D. It has a total weight of 13 pounds and 14 ounces.