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Who was Ethel Kirkpatrick? (1869 –1966)
Born in England, made prints in England and France
Printmaking activity: 1920 –1966
Ethel Kirkpatrick studied at the Royal Academy schools before undertaking woodcutting classes at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, London, which was the first school to teach this technique. Her elder sister, Ida Kirkpatrick, was also a successful artist. As adults, the sisters lived together and shared a studio, which they named ‘The Gables’. Ethel Kirkpatrick exhibited her prints frequently and by the end of her life, she was regarded as one of the most influential makers of colour woodcuts in the 20th century.
Born in England, made prints in England and France
Printmaking activity: 1920 –1966
Ethel Kirkpatrick studied at the Royal Academy schools before undertaking woodcutting classes at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, London, which was the first school to teach this technique. Her elder sister, Ida Kirkpatrick, was also a successful artist. As adults, the sisters lived together and shared a studio, which they named ‘The Gables’. Ethel Kirkpatrick exhibited her prints frequently and by the end of her life, she was regarded as one of the most influential makers of colour woodcuts in the 20th century.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Colour woodcut showing printing techniques and one colour block |
| Brief description | 'Brixham Trawlers', one of seven colour woodcuts by Ethel Kirkpatrick, showing printing technique. |
| Physical description | Colour woodcut showing printing techniques and grey boats colour block that make up the print 'Brixham Trawlers' [CIRC.1049-1924] |
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| Summary | Who was Ethel Kirkpatrick? (1869 –1966) Born in England, made prints in England and France Printmaking activity: 1920 –1966 Ethel Kirkpatrick studied at the Royal Academy schools before undertaking woodcutting classes at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, London, which was the first school to teach this technique. Her elder sister, Ida Kirkpatrick, was also a successful artist. As adults, the sisters lived together and shared a studio, which they named ‘The Gables’. Ethel Kirkpatrick exhibited her prints frequently and by the end of her life, she was regarded as one of the most influential makers of colour woodcuts in the 20th century. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Taken from Departmental Circulation Register 1924 |
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| Accession number | CIRC.1050:4.1-1924 |
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| Record created | January 22, 2019 |
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