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Print

1987-1990 (made)
Artist/Maker
W. H. Smith & Son (commissioned by)
Mercer, Jonathan (artist)
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

This wood engraving by artist Jonathan Mercer (born 1958) is artwork for W.H. Smith shop signage. Various artists were commissioned by W.H. Smith to design a shop sign for each branch, drawing on local themes and landmarks. The designs were then photographically enlarged and printed on plaques. Two other examples of artwork by this artist for the same project are at E.6-1996 and E.7-1996.

Object details

Categories
Shopping
Prints
Advertising
Images Online
Illustration
Object type
Print
Materials and techniques
Wood engraving on paper
Ink
Paper
Wood Engraving
Brief description
Wood engraved artwork for W.H. Smith's shop sign, by Jonathan Mercer; British, 1987-1990.
Physical description
Artwork for W.H. Smith's shop sign. Black and white image featuring a cobbler at work.
Dimensions
  • Sheet, irregular height: 7.6cm
  • Sheet, irregular width: 7cm
  • Image height: 5.1cm
  • Image width: 5.1cm
Production typeProof
Gallery label
(1994)
[Draft?] Various artists were commissioned by W.H. Smith to design a shop sign for each branch of Smiths, drawing on local themes and landmarks. The designs were then photographically enlarged and printed on plaques.
Credit line
Given by Jonathan Mercer
Object history
Acquired in connection with the display A Fine Line - Commercial Wood Engraving in Britain, V&A, 10 October 1994 - 26 March 1995. R.P. No. 95/753
Subjects depicted
Cobbler
Shoes
Tools
Stool
Rack
Shop Signs
Summary
This wood engraving by artist Jonathan Mercer (born 1958) is artwork for W.H. Smith shop signage. Various artists were commissioned by W.H. Smith to design a shop sign for each branch, drawing on local themes and landmarks. The designs were then photographically enlarged and printed on plaques. Two other examples of artwork by this artist for the same project are at E.6-1996 and E.7-1996.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.8-1996

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Record createdDecember 17, 2008
Record URL
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