GILL, Eric

Eric Gill wood engraving ‘Crucifix’

Description

An original wood engraving printed in red ink from the original woodblock for ‘Engravings by Eric Gill’, published by Douglas Cleverdon, printed by The Fanfare Press, 1929. One of 400 copies printed on paper specially manufactured for this edition. With the number ’34’ on top margin as issued. In very good condition. Not mounted/ matted.

Image size 132 x 112mm  (5.25 x 4 inches)
Sheet size 330 x 260mm  (13 x 10 inches

Item details

Reference: Physick 187, Ditchling 157, 45.  Proof 1919.  The block was subsequently used for illustration as Plate 34 in   ‘Engravings by Eric Gill’, published by Douglas Cleverdon, printed by The Fanfare Press, 1929.