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Fine art Small print by Paul Landacre
Three Kids and a Horse, a notable wood engraving created in 1943 by the American artist Paul Landacre.
Artwork Information
Artist: Paul Landacre (1893-1963), an American printmaker known for his mastery of wood engraving.
Medium: Wood engraving on Japanese paper.
Year Created: 1943.
Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 10 inches (19 x 25 cm).
Edition Size: The work was produced in a limited edition of 100 prints.
Style: Landacre was known for his high-contrast, modernist style, using meticulous and rhythmic linework to create varied tonal values and strong textures.
Additional Details
The print depicts a stark, beautifully rendered scene of a river flowing beneath a bridge or archway. Two figures are near the water in the foreground, and a third figure on horseback is visible further back under another arch. The work gained national recognition and was awarded the Purchase Prize by the Library of Congress in 1943. |
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