Printing blocks, 1908 - 1938
Scope and Contents
This series consists of Gill’s original artwork, including engravings and proofs, sketches, rubbings of carvings, woodcut printing blocks, and letterwork. Subjects include biblical, mythical, literary, and pastoral scenes, as well as portraits and still lives.
Dates
- Creation: 1908 - 1938
Creator
- From the Collection: Gill, Eric, 1882-1940 (Person)
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Full Extent
3 Linear Feet (13 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Chronological.
Processing Information
Titles, Physick numbers (P###), and dates for undated works were taken from The Catalogue of the Engraved Work of Eric Gill produced by John Frederick Physick for the Victoria and Albert Museum (Her Majesty's Stationary Office, 1963). Physick numbers are the commonly used mechanism to cite Gill's engravings.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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