Wood-engraving

Abstract:

The collection comprises proofs for book illustrations engraved on wood by John Bastin.

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Depicts Clare Leighton working on the woodblock for Grist Milling. Her face is not in the frame, which centers on her hands and tools. Verso: numbered "8" in pencil; red ink stamp reading: "Photography by / Ruth M. Hitzberger / Church Hill Road / Washington Depot, Conn. / Wash. 2687."

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Depicts Clare Leighton inking the woodblock for Grist Milling with a hand-held ink-roller. She is visible from the waist up, wearing a loose, dark-colored dress. Verso: numbered "5" in pencil; red ink stamp reading: "Photography by / Ruth M. Hitzberger / Church Hill Road / Washington Depot, Conn. / Wash. 2687."

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Depicts Clare Leighton printing Grist Milling by hand, using the back of a spoon to rub the paper onto the woodblock. Only her hands and torso are visible. Verso: numbered "4" in pencil; red ink stamp reading: "Photography by / Ruth M. Hitzberger / Church Hill Road / Washington Depot, Conn. / Wash. 2687."

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Depicts Clare Leighton peeling a freshly printed page from the woodblock for Grist Milling. Leighton's face is well-lit from the left (her right). Verso: numbered "2" in pencil; red ink stamp reading: "Photography by / Ruth M. Hitzberger / Church Hill Road / Washington Depot, Conn. / Wash. 2687."

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Depicts Clare Leighton peeling a freshly printed page from the woodblock for Grist Milling. Landscape orientation. Leighton's face is half-hidden in shadow, only the left side discernible. Verso: numbered "2" in pencil; red ink stamp reading: "Photography by / Ruth M. Hitzberger / Church Hill Road / Washington Depot, Conn. / Wash. 2687."

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Depicts Clare Leighton engraving the woodblock for Ship Wreck (1953). Only her hands and torso are in the frame. Verso: numbered "15" in pencil; red ink stamp reading: "Photography by / Ruth M. Hitzberger / Church Hill Road / Washington Depot, Conn. / Wash. 2687."

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Depicts Clare Leighton engraving the woodblock for Ship Wreck (1953). Only her hands and torso are in the frame. Verso: numbered "17" in pencil; someone (not Leighton) has written in pen, "Please return to Mrs. Henry Harper Hart. R7D #2 Southbury Conn." ; red ink stamp reading: "Photography by / Ruth M. Hitzberger / Church Hill Road / Washington Depot, Conn. / Wash. 2687."

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The papers consist of correspondence; professional, travel, and teaching files; financial and legal papers; printed material; and memorabilia documenting the professional life of graphic artist Fritz Eichenberg.

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This collection includes bookplates designed by John W. Evans (1855-1943), a master wood engraver born in Brooklyn, NY.

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This small collection contains primarily examples of the bold graphic style Hnizdovsky adopted toward the end of his career in the 1970s and 1980s. Some of the prints are hand colored; many are signed editions.

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The collection comprises original artwork and manuscript material by Clare Leighton for a series of 12 Queen's ware plates representing New England industries, produced by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons in 1952.

Abstract: Collection contains materials collected by Donald Oenslager documenting the life and career of Edward Gordon Craig, including correspondence, writings, artwork and materials related to theater design, photographs and subject files. Correspondence includes letters between Craig, Isadora Duncan and Paris Singer, letters between Oenslager and various individuals concerning his collection and interest in Craig, and third party letters. Writings include holographs, typescripts, clippings and...

Abstract:

This collection contains examples of materials used in intaglio, relief, and planographic printing processes, as well as examples of the various stages in the printing process.