Joannis Barclaii
1954
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1954
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a man lost in the craft of wood engraving. Derrick Harris made it around 1954 using simple tools and fine lines. His teacher was John Farleigh, a big name in 20th-century wood engraving. Harris liked to mix humor with his sharp cuts. He worked as a freelancer, drawing book covers, ads, and holiday cards. Wood engraving was fading, yet he kept it lively. Look up John Farleigh next.
