Vintage Wood-Engraving and Woodcuts by renowned artist and wood engraver Clare Leighton, published by The Studio Publications, London and New York.
Part of the “How To Do It” Series No. 2, this is the 1948 reprint of the new edition. Originally published in 1932.
A fascinating reference on the art and technique of wood engraving and woodcuts, with practical demonstrations of tools, blocks, inking and printing, together with numerous examples by important artists including Eric Gill, Käthe Kollwitz, Paul Nash, Robert Gibbings, Rockwell Kent, Paul Gauguin, Agnes Miller Parker and Clare Leighton.
Details:
- Author: Clare Leighton
- Title: Wood-Engraving and Woodcuts
- Publisher: The Studio Publications
- Publication year: 1948
- Format: Hardcover
- Approx. size: 25 cm H × 19 cm W
- Weight: approx. 1 kg
- Printed in Great Britain
- Illustrated throughout
Condition:
Vintage used condition with considerable wear, marks and staining to the cloth-covered boards. Some fraying around the edges and spine. There is an old museum/library stamp and handwritten notation on the title page. Some age-related spotting and marks internally. Binding shows age and wear but the book remains a very interesting vintage reference. Please see photos carefully for condition.
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