John Buckland-Wright. 1897-1954-.
Born in New Zeland, he came to Europe in 1908 and was educated in England. Initially he studied architecture; but pursued painting and engraving instead. He lived in Brussels and Paris. He was a member of La Gravure Originale Belge, and the Society of Wood Engravers in London, as well as several groups of artists in Paris. Most of his engravings were done for books. The Forest Pool is an independent commissioned work.
The Forest Pool. 1939. Wood engraving. 5 7/8 x 7 5/8 (sheet 8 3/4 x 11). Edition 200, # 28. Presentation print for The Woodcut Society, Kansas City. An excellent impression prnted on tan simili-Japon paper. Signed and numbered in pencil. Pristine condition in the original presentation folder. $750.
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