Edward Gordon Craig

1872 - 1966

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The Path of San Martino 1927-38

Original wood engraving.

Particularly fine presentation proof impression with exceptional clarity of line.
Inscribed by the artist in pencil “State 7 Copy 3. 20 copies. EGC. 1927-1938. 222” and dedicated by the artist.

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The Storm, King Lear 1920

Original woodcut and engraving.

Outstanding signed proof impression of Edward Gordon Craig’s most famous wood engraving.
A superb example, hand printed by Edward Gordon Craig himself, from the edition of 150 signed and numbered proofs.

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Edward Gordon Craig’s importance in the re-introduction of wood engraving to this country, as both an original art form and as a means of illustration, cannot be overstated. He was, without doubt, the supreme exponent and the principal protagionist of the technique in England. E.G.Craig’s innovative approach took the techniques of wood engraving beyond bounds never previously attempted and he is considered soley responsible for the revival of this art form as a means of illustration for private press books.

Son of the actress Ellen Terry, Edward Gordon Craig was driven by an overriding passion for the theatre. Indeed, he first decided to master the technique of wood engraving in order to illustrate theatrical magazines of his own. [more]