Prints / PR1781 The Story of Melissa Publisher/Manufacturer: David EsslemontSeries title: Luke Clennell: Bewick Apprentice (plate 7) 1981 Wood engraving in black, with letterpress in grey, on white BFK Rives Velin Cuve paper 53 x 78 mm.Purchase: David Esslemont 1991Funding support: Catherine Lewis Trustshow object description Book illustration of the story of Melissa from 'Luke Clennell: Bewick Apprentice'. A woman (Melissa?), wearing a cloak, kneels at the body of a soldier which lies on straw in a barn / stable. A bowl sits on a simple wooden bench. Engraved with curvilinear parallel lines. Engraved border
Book illustration of the story of Melissa from 'Luke Clennell: Bewick Apprentice'. A woman (Melissa?), wearing a cloak, kneels at the body of a soldier which lies on straw in a barn / stable. A bowl sits on a simple wooden bench. Engraved with curvilinear parallel lines. Engraved border --other objects by this Artist/Maker-- (Prints) PR1795 1/ Boy Birdwatching 2/ Boy with Hoop
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