laura richardson
chicago
2.aug.2009

Two years ago I purchased a dirty etching, framed but missing the glass, for $35 at a consignment shop. I fell in love with it immediately even though, I figured, it wasn’t worth much. The etching’s title was “David in the Wilderness”.

After some time I started to research the artist, Norma Morgan, and discovered that she had lived an incredible, courageous life as a young artist. After some digging I found her phone number and call her. We had a wonderful conversation and she told me all about how “David in the Wilderness” was created and her time on the moors. She even helped a ewe birth a lamb, all by herself, on one of her hikes!

I also discovered that “David” was included in collections at The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC and MoMA in New York, among others. I can’t tell you what an honor it is to own an edition of this very special work. I’ve since had it conserved and remounted in the original frame.

I was wondering if you remember her working on “David” when she stayed with you. What year was that?

Here is a link to see “David”. http://www.nga.gov/fcgi-bin/tinfo_f?object=45930

Thank You! I really enjoyed reading your blog.

Barb Steiner