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The Mask

Poster
ca. 1908-1929 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Framed poster, printed in red, advertising the new edition of Edward Gordon Craig's periodical, The Mask, with central image of a mask above the text 'Gordon Craig defends Russian Ballet'. Signed by Craig, dated 1962 and dedicated to Arnold Rood.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Mask (published title)
Materials and techniques
Printing ink on paper
Brief description
Poster advertising Edward Gordon Craig's periodical The Mask, illustrated by Claud Lovat Fraser, with text 'Gordon Craig defends Russian Ballet', ca. 1908-1929
Physical description
Framed poster, printed in red, advertising the new edition of Edward Gordon Craig's periodical, The Mask, with central image of a mask above the text 'Gordon Craig defends Russian Ballet'. Signed by Craig, dated 1962 and dedicated to Arnold Rood.
Dimensions
  • Height: 78cm (Note: in frame)
  • Width: 52.4cm (Note: in frame)
  • Depth: 3.5cm (Note: in frame)
Marks and inscriptions
Autograph note: 'The design by Lovat Fraser - / Gordon Craig 1962 to Arnold Rood in Venice'
Credit line
Arnold Rood Collection of Edward Gordon Craig, given by Professor Arnold Rood
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
S.235-2018

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Record createdOctober 2, 2018
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