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| Robert Gibbings as 'Ganymede', 1931 |
Following the small but perfectly formed exhibition of Paul Nash prints, books and ephemera from the Clare Neilson Collection, Pallant House Gallery is preparing for an autumn show devoted to Eric Ravilious's work as a printmaker. The museum's De'Longhi Print Room is ideal for this kind of venture, being fairly small and walled with glass display cases, and it will be fascinating to see Rav's wood engravings and lithographs side by side.
On 7th November I'll be giving a talk on Ravilious's work as a wood engraver, in which I will discuss some of the pieces on display in the exhibition. The lecture should be a lot of fun - as with the 'Ravilious in Pictures' books I'll be going behind the scenes of various designs and images to talk about his inspiration, techniques and life.
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| Submarine Engineer, 'High Street', 1938 |
During his short life Eric Ravilious (1903-42) was acknowledged as a brilliant wood engraver, at a time when the medium was enjoying a revival. This lecture explores the evolution of a remarkable talent, from his earliest engravings to the marvellous book illustrations, prints and designs that he created at the height of his career. The lecture promises a visual feast of wood engravings, along with ceramic designs such as the Alphabet and the Boat Race Bowl, images from 'High Street' (his 1938 book of shops) and 'The Submarine Series' (1941), as well as archive photos, sketches and work by other relevant artists. All in all an engaging portrait of a supreme craftsman.
FFI: Pallant House Gallery
The Mainstone Press
3 comments:
Do you have a mailing list about lectures, etc. Esp. Ravilious? I live in the US but come over from time to time and would really like to catch one of your talks.
Thanks. Judith Barrington
judith@judithbarrington.com
Have sent you an email, Judith - thanks for your interest
Hello James, this sounds fascinating and I wish I could be there. I became interested in the art of Eric Ravilious about two years ago and think he was amazing.
By the way, your blog is wonderful and very tasteful (and thank you for putting me on your blog list)! Best wishes, Lori
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