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Rood Collection

Print
1908 (woodblock print), 1907 (cut), 1907 (designed and made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woodcut print by Edward Gordon Craig entitled 'Girl With Ball' from a series of woodcuts of 'Black Figures', 1908.


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • Rood Collection (named collection)
  • 'Girl With Ball' (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Woodcut, ink on paper
Brief description
Woodcut print by Edward Gordon Craig entitled 'Girl With Ball' from a series of woodcuts of 'Black Figures', 1908.
Physical description
Woodcut print of a female figure dressed in classical drapes, with arms thrust downward and head thrust upward.
Dimensions
  • Width: 26.6cm
  • Length: 39cm
Production typeLimited edition
Copy number
State 2
Marks and inscriptions
  • Artist's Signature: "EGC 1908" (Written beside design, bottom right corner)
  • "Only 35 Copies printed - Copy No. 34" (Written at bottom of printed sheet)
  • "Second State. 68" (Written bottom right of printed sheet.)
Production
Attribution note: Copy 34 of only 35 original copies
Summary
Woodcut print by Edward Gordon Craig entitled 'Girl With Ball' from a series of woodcuts of 'Black Figures', 1908.
Other number
34/35 - Limited Edition Number
Collection
Accession number
S.5438-2009

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Record createdFebruary 24, 2010
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