Artist and Mirror I
1932
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1932
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a wood engraving from 1932 by Eric Gill. It shows a nude figure looking into a mirror. The sharp lines of wood engraving make the image stand out. Gill was a British artist who worked in sculpture, writing, and design. His work appears on buildings like Westminster Cathedral. Recent research has brought to light disturbing details about his personal life. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
