The Giant Stride - JOHN PLATT

Medium: woodcut printed in colors

JOHN PLATT
British, (1886-1967)

Woodcut printed in colors, 1918, Chapman 5; projected edition of 150 and the recorded edition was 120. 6 5/8 x 16 1/4 in. Dated in the block, upper center near the top. Signed and titled in pencil, lower right, along with "LXXX" in pencil at the lower left. Here we have a fine impression with fresh colors. The margins are modest which is typically the case with this print and many other woodcuts by the artist. The condition is excellent. The Giant Stride was exhibited in 1922 at the 3rd International Exposition in Los Angeles organized by the Printmakers Society of California. This print was awarded the Gold Medal for best print in any medium. The artist used his family members as models for the figures in the print.      $2,800

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