GILL, Eric

Eric Gill wood engraving ‘Lovers-the Raised Bottom’1934 [Last state of 6]

Description

Unsigned proof of the rare wood engraving ‘ Lovers the Raised Bottom ‘ . The image of the lovers are now complete, Gill has simplified the lines margins of the background, but the background to the lovers has now changed with lines added to the block directly behind the lovers. This proof is printed on a previously used sheet and the image is superimposed onto a religious scene with text on the verso . The block’ s margins have been reduced removing the two white spots which had been previously seen on the right image on earlier states. The sheet is in good condition.

Block/image size 83 x128mm [3.25 x 5 inches]

Sheet size 90 x170mm [3.5 x 6.5 inches]

Last state of six

It is worth noting that Gill was working on the Aldine Bible in the years 1934/ 35. One can only assume that to save paper, he used the verso of the printed proof sheet

Item details

Reference: titled ‘Lovers the Raised Bottom’  Physick 878 (Ditchling 567) 1934.  Physick states ‘ The artist personal file contained neither an impression nor a record sheet: The subject is listed by Evan R Gill in the appendix to his bibliography of Eric Gill.’ 2.5 x 4 3/8 inches