MOORE, Thomas Sturge

Thomas Sturge Moore wood engraving titled ‘Pan as an Island.’

Description

Thomas Sturge Moore wood engraving titled ‘Pan as an Island’ printed form the original block by David Chambers on hand made Japanese Hosho paper. A very rich impression.In very good condition.

Image Size 128 x 140mm [7.5 x 5 inches]

Sheet size 285 x 225mm [11.5 x 8.75 inches]

Item details

The wood engraving was originally published in 1897 in the fitth issue of ‘The Dial’ and was also later included as a standalone print and in his later portfolios such as the Metamorphoses of Pan

Regarding the David Chambers re-strikes: These were Issued in a very exclusive edition of only five sets, of which four were printed on white wove handmade paper and one on Japanese Hosho paper. One set was bound for St. Bride, another set mounted in a loose leaf album, the remaining 3 sets loose in sheets. This is presumably the set mounted in a loose leaf album.