Morris Henry Hobbs (American, 1892 – 1947)
Born in Rockford, Illinois, Hobbs studied at the Chicago Art Institute. In 1936, he was invited to exhibit a solo show at the Smithsonian Institution.
He invented a miniature etching press and many etching tools. He served as Director of the Chicago Society of Etchers. After going to New Orleans to exhibit at the Arts and Crafts Club, Hobbs relocated to that city. He is best known for his nudes and for the architectural etchings and drypoints of his adopted city.
