Sir Muirhead Bone. 1876-1953.
A Spanish Good Friday (Ronda). 1925. Drypoint. Dodgson 412.xviii/xxix. 12 1/2 x 8 1/8 (sheet 15 x 12). Edition 160 in 29 states. Illustrated: Ziggrosser: Six Centuries of Fine Prints. A rich impression with velvety drypoint burr. Printed on smooth simili-Japan paper on the full sheet with deckle edges. Signed, annotated 'xxv' crossed out and replaced by 'xviii' in the lower left-hand margin, an 'a' in the upper left-hand margin and an 'x' in the lower right hand margin, indicating an excellent impression. $9,250.
The image depicts the festival at the culmination of Passion Week. The traditional mourning procession proceeds through the streets of Ronda as the crowd carrying banners with the crucified Christ approaches. Shadows cast by dark figures in pointed canonical hats add an eerie tone to the composition. A Spanish Good Friday is one of the iconic images ofthe British Etching Revival.
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