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An exhibition of twentieth century British and New Zealand wood engravings.
Wood engraving experienced a remarkable revival in England during the 1920s, a golden age that coincided with the private press movement. Bringing together examples by both British and New Zealand artists these wood-engravings are full of zest and the works punch above their weight. They are small, exquisite gems that reflect the skill and finesse of the artists who made them.
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Date:
18 December 2015 – 22 May 2016 -
Curator:
Peter Vangioni -
Exhibition number:
986
Collection works in this exhibition
Related reading: Prints, exhibition-986
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Lorton, Cumberland by Tom Chadwick
This article first appeared as 'Wood engraving artist finally won recognition' in The Press on 27 June 2014.
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Death and the woodcutter by Leo Bensemann
This article first appeared as 'Death mastered' in The Press on 28 March 2013.
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Heavy metal and the black arts
To a self-confessed printing-press spotter like me, this Diadem treadle platen press, which belonged to Leo Bensemann, is quite simply an awesome machine.
