Clare Leighton was one of the most prolific and highly regarded
wood engravers of her time, leaving behind a body of work that
reflected her rural life in Britain and North America. During the
1930s, as the world around her became increasingly technological,
industrial, and urban, Leighton portrayed rural men and women and
the ancient methods they used to work the land that would soon
vanish forever. Her two best-loved publications, The Farmer’s
Year and Four Hedges, reflect this passion for the British
countryside. Less well known are her books illustrating and
describing rural life in the United States of America, where she
emigrated and became a naturalized citizen in 1945, including
Southern Harvest and Where Land Meets Sea: The Tide Line of Cape
Cod. Leighton also spent time in Canada with the logging community,
winning the respect of Canadian lumberjacks by adopting their way
of life. Her wood engravings depicting lumberjacks in the
snow-covered forests of Canada are some of her most evocative
prints. This lavish anthology includes beautifully reproduced
extracts and a detailed introduction to the artist’s life and
work, reflecting Leighton’s lifelong fascination with the virtues
of the countryside and the people who worked the land.
General
Imprint: |
Bodleian Library
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2023 |
Authors: |
Clare Leighton
|
Editors: |
David Leighton
|
Dimensions: |
242 x 190mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-85124-612-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-85124-612-6 |
Barcode: |
9781851246120 |
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