Thomas Nason (1889-1971) Wood Engraving
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"Little farm"
signed l/r
Sight: 9in. x 5 1/2in (23cm. x 14cm)
Framed: 18 1/2in. x 14 1/2in. (47cm. x 37cm)
In the 19th century, wood engraving was the preferred medium for book illustration, but by the turn of the 20th century it had lost favor to cheaper, less labor-intensive techniques. Nason revived this technique to reinforce the nostalgic charm of his rural scenes and New England landscapes.
Wood and copper engravings of Thomas Nason are included in such collections as The Art Institute of Chicago, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art, New York Public Library
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Thomas Nason (1889-1971) Wood Engraving
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