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May Garland

Print
1936 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

John Farleigh (1900-65) was an artist and illustrator. Much of his printed work in is the form of wood-engraving. This is a rare print from a small edition.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleMay Garland (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Wood-engraving
Brief description
Wood engraving, 'May Garland', by John Farleigh, UK, 1936
Physical description
Black and white print showing hands lifting a gauzy curtain to reveal a garland of spring flowers with a doll or child at the centre.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 27cm
  • Sheet width: 19.8cm
Copy number
1/10
Marks and inscriptions
1/10 May Garland John Farleigh 36 (Edition number; title; signature; date. All in pencil)
Credit line
Given by Wendy Sheridan
Subjects depicted
Summary
John Farleigh (1900-65) was an artist and illustrator. Much of his printed work in is the form of wood-engraving. This is a rare print from a small edition.
Collection
Accession number
E.97-2013

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Record createdDecember 6, 2012
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