1990 (made), July 1990 (published)
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This wood engraved design for an advertisement for herbal remedies, by artist Jonathan Mercer (born 1958), was conceived around the theme of a gothic story evoked by the sinister illustrations and copy based on local folklore. This is a proof for E.755-1994. For other adverts in the same series see E.753-1994 to E.754-1994.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wood engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Wood engraved proof, artwork for press advertisement for Heath & Heather herbal remedies, Water Relief Tablets, published in the Guardian, July 1990, colour relief block printing on newsprint from wood engraving designed by Jonathan Mercer, British, 1990 |
| Physical description | A black and white wood engraved artwork for press advertisement for Heath & Heather herbal remedies, published in the Guardian, July 1990. The engraving depicts a stylised scene that illustrates a woman planting a sapling whilst a large and sinister tree behind her reaches out its branches, like claws, to grab her. This is a proof for E.755-1994. For other adverts in the same series see E.753-1994 to E.754-1994. |
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| Production type | Artist's proof |
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| Object history | Acquired in connection with the display A Fine Line - Commercial Wood Engraving in Britain, V&A, 10 October 1994 - 26 March 1995. |
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| Summary | This wood engraved design for an advertisement for herbal remedies, by artist Jonathan Mercer (born 1958), was conceived around the theme of a gothic story evoked by the sinister illustrations and copy based on local folklore. This is a proof for E.755-1994. For other adverts in the same series see E.753-1994 to E.754-1994. |
| Associated object | E.755-1994 (Reproduction) |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings Accession Register for 1994 |
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| Accession number | E.756-1994 |
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| Record created | November 25, 2008 |
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