Windy Shore
Artist
John Buckland WRIGHT (New Zealander, b.1897, d.1954): Artist
Production date
1946
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Description
A detailed wood engraving of two figures, in draped garments, bracing themselves against a strong wing. They are standing beside a body of water with hills/mountains in the background. The strong wind is implied by the circular patterns, made with different cutting techniques, in the sky. These dynamic forms are replicated throughout the image, in the water, land and in the drapery of the figures. The second figure in the background is more abstracted than the primary figure and this geometric style gives the image an Art Deco/Art Nouveau appearance.
Medium
Wood engraving on paper
Measurements
Dimensions: 2 - Frame: 337 x 500mm
Dimensions: 1 - Image: 170 x 210mm
Dimensions: 1 - Image: 170 x 210mm
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Credit line
Gifted by the artist in 1952
Accession number
255
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