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Peter Grimes (A narrative poem by George Crabbe with 22 etchings) by Anthony Davies
Peter Grimes (A narrative poem by George Crabbe with 22 etchings)
Anthony Davies
Title
Peter Grimes (A narrative poem by George Crabbe with 22 etchings)
Artist
Anthony Davies
1947 - PRESENT (biography)Year
1982
Technique
etching and aquatint
Image Size
7 3/4 x 9" platemarks
Signature
each pencil initialled, lower right
Edition Size
21 of 50
Annotations
accompanying 13 pages of text
Reference
Paper
Saunders 285 gsm antique-white rag
State
published
Publisher
Clare Beck & Moira Kelly
Inventory ID
15408
Price
$1,800.00
Description
This portfolio is based on a narrative tale by George Crabbe titled The Borough, a collection of poems, published in 1910. The most famous couplet is "Peter Grimes" which was letter XXII and inspired the Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) opera of the same name.
The portfolio of 22 etchings by Anthony Davies have an introduction by Edward Lucie-Smith. The portfolio was designed and printed by Ronald King in 10pt Baskerville onto Saunders 285 gsm rag paper. The loose sections are contained in cloth-covered slip-case and folder. The edition is limited to fifty books plus 10 proof copies all signed by the artist. Published by Clare Beck.