GILL, Eric

Eric Gill signed wood engraving ‘Flight into Egypt’

Description

Eric Gill wood engraving made in 1916. Indistinctly numbered and signed in pencil ‘Eric Gill’. Trimmed close to margin. Glued along top edge to a backing sheet of hand made wove paper. The backing sheet has toned due to being in contact with an acidic board. The paper with the wood engraving is still bright and in good condition. Not mounted/ matted.Scarce one of two proofs only

Size sheet size 6.8 x 6cm; (2.75 x 2.5 inches

Item details

Reference: Physick 52: Made in 1916. Physick states only 2 proofs were made.