Fantasy in a wood-block [realia] / Thomas Bewick. 1827.

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Fantasy in a wood-block [realia] / Thomas Bewick. 1827.

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Wood-engraving block made from end-grained Turkish box-wood housed in a black and red hand-made box with gold lettering and a red linen lining. Prints: White line wood engraving, black ink, on Japanese paper, mat 22 x 28 cm. (Copy 1). Image of a dog frightened during the night by false appearances of men which are formed by curious roots and branches.

1 wood block ; 8 x 4 x 3 cm., in a box 16 x 6 x 3 + 8 prints (wood engraving, b&w ; image 4 x 8 cm., on sheet 12 x 14 cm.)

Morton Arboretum, Sterling Morton Library

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Morton Arboretum, Sterling Morton Library

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