Clare Leighton (1898-1989) - Mid 20th Century Wood Engraving Poppies

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Description

A fine wood engraving by Clare Leighton. Unsigned. Well presented in a cream card mount and dark wooden frame. On paper.

Condition

In fine condition. Light wear to the frame.

Size

8.6 x 12.4cm (3.4" x 4.9")
Framed Size: 18 x 21cm (7.1" x 8.3")

Collection Information

A fine collection of wood engravings by the prolific artist and writer, Clare Leighton. Described as 'little engravings that are big in spirit!' Clare's work honors the land and the hard lives of ordinary folk engaged in its labour.

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Artist Biography

Although known primarily for her work as a printmaker, Clare Leighton (1898-1989) also designed numerous book illustrations, bookplates, engravings, mosaics, and stained glass windows over the course of a long and productive career.

She received her early art training at the Brighton College of Art and also attended the Slade School of Fine Art and the Central School of Arts & Crafts, 1920-23 in London. At the latter she worked on engraving under Noel Rooke, making her first woodblocks in 1923. During the 1920’s and 1930’s she taught, exhibited, and made several lecture tours of the United States.

At the outbreak of World War II she moved to America, and in 1945 became an American citizen. Her work is held in the collections of the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago.


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SKU sc673
Artist Clare Leighton (1898-1989)
Date Mid 20th Century
Dimensions 8.6 x 12.4cm
Medium Wood Engraving
Style Illustration Art
Subject Floral & Botanical
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