Not currently on display at the V&A

Print

1912 (designed and printed)
Artist/Maker
Craig, Edward Gordon (print-makers)
Place of origin
Great Britain (printed)

Woodcut entitled, 'Army of Fortinbras', by Edward Gordon Craig, 1912. Fifth state. The illustration appears on p.120 of the English edition of Hamlet, published by the Cranach Press, and on p.126 of the German edition.


Object details

Categories
Entertainment & Leisure
Prints
Object type
Print
Materials and techniques
Woodcut
Mounting Board
Printing Paper
Lithographic Ink
Wood-Engraving (Process)
Brief description
Woodcut entitled, 'Army of Fortinbras', by Edward Gordon Craig, 1912
Physical description
Woodcut in black on Japan paper entitled, 'Army of Fortinbras', by Edward Gordon Craig, 1912.
Dimensions
  • Printed surface at highest point height: 16cm
  • Printed surface at widest point width: 9cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • '5 State. Only 3 copies printed. Copy no.1.' (Stamped and pencilled in Craig's hand.)
  • 'Fortinbras's army 1912. Act 4.s.4.40p'
Object history
This print, from Gordon Craig's personal archive, was acquired by the director and collector, Jason Buzas, from the family of Gordon Craig, via Craig's grandson, Tom.
Literary referenceHamlet
Summary
Woodcut entitled, 'Army of Fortinbras', by Edward Gordon Craig, 1912. Fifth state. The illustration appears on p.120 of the English edition of Hamlet, published by the Cranach Press, and on p.126 of the German edition.
Bibliographic reference
In my mind's eye : Edward Gordon Craig and Hamlet : an exhibition of prints & books, mainly from the personal archives of Gordon Craig and his family from the collection of Jason Buzas, London : Sophie Schneideman Rare Books, 2009
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.6-2010

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Record createdMarch 30, 2010
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1156955/print-craig-edward-gordon/
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