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Calavera E.L.P

Print
2010 (Printed and published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Linocut print on white paper depicting skeletal figures wearing aprons and holding various tools, surrounding a printing press. Signed with artist's mark, titled, dated, and numbered by the artist.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleCalavera E.L.P (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Linocut print
Brief description
Print by Chris Pig entitled 'Calavera E.L.P' for ELP Box '10, published by East London Printmakers, 2010.
Physical description
Linocut print on white paper depicting skeletal figures wearing aprons and holding various tools, surrounding a printing press. Signed with artist's mark, titled, dated, and numbered by the artist.
Dimensions
  • Whole sheet height: 30cm
  • Whole sheet width: 30cm
Production typeLimited edition
Copy number
1/40
Credit line
Given by East London Printmakers
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
A calavera is a representation of a human skull made from either sugar or clay, popularly used in the Mexican celebration, the Day of the Dead.
Collection
Accession number
E.321:15-2012

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Record createdOctober 1, 2014
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