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Paths into the wood

Print
1922 (printed), 1922 (published)
Artist/Maker
Nash, Paul (artist)
Place of origin
England (made)

Wood engraving on paper depicting a path cutting through a black wood with overhanging tree branches. In the foreground is a reclining female figure sitting at the foot of a tree.


Object details

Categories
Illustration
Prints
Object type
Print
TitlePaths into the wood (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
wood engraving on paper
Printing Ink
Paper (Fiber Product)
Wood-Engraving (Process)
Brief description
'Paths into the wood', book illustration by Paul Nash (1889-1946). 1922.
Physical description
Wood engraving on paper depicting a path cutting through a black wood with overhanging tree branches. In the foreground is a reclining female figure sitting at the foot of a tree.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.7cm (Note: from catalogue)
  • Width: 10.2cm (Note: from catalogue)
  • Frame height: 610mm
  • Frame width: 815mm
  • Frame depth: 25mm
Framed as part of a group of prints including E.4768-1960 to E.4776-1960.
Production typeLimited edition
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed by the artist with the title in English and French (the latter erased). Signed and dated twice in pencil 'Paul Nash 1921'. Numbered 7/25.
Credit line
Given by Mrs Margaret Nash, widow of the Artist
Object history
This print is plate six of seven by Paul Nash for the book Places, London: William Heinemann Ltd. 1922. 22p, ill. The book was published in two editions in December 1922. An initial edition of 50 was produced directly from the wood blocks and a further edition of 210 copies was reproduced from impressions of the wood blocks.
Subjects depicted
Forests
Trees
Leaf (Plant Material)
Paths
Bibliographic reference
Clear Skies and Storm Clouds. Visions of Buckinghamshire between the Wars Buckinghamshire County Museum exhibition leaflet.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.4772-1960

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Record createdOctober 18, 2006
Record URL
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