THE EIGHT

colour linocut on paper; ed. #49/50

12.75 x 9.75 in. (32.4 x 24.8 cm)

Price Realized:

111150.00 CAD.

INCLUDES BUYER’S PREMIUM

Notes:

signed, titled & editioned
Provenance: Estate of John Lecky, Calgary
Reference: Coppel CEP 18; Vann 18
Note: Illustrated Plate 10 “Linocuts of the Machine Age” (Coppel).

The Grosvenor School of Modern Art was founded in London, in 1925, by Claude Flight, with a focus on the use of the linocut as a medium for modern art, introducing colour to the process for the first time. The vibrant and dynamic prints produced by this school of talented artists reflected the speed, movement, and hustle & bustle of life in the modern urban world.

In 1930 Cyril Power was elected member of the Royal Society of British Artists and established a studio with Sybil Andrews in Hammersmith, close to the River Thames, a location which inspired many prints by both artists. From Hammersmith Bridge near the studio, Cyril Power would watch the racing skulls skim along the Thames practicing for the Head of the River race. He produced a dozen sketches and drawings in preparation for the final print which was created from 4 blocks: chrome orange, permanent blue, pale chrome and Chinese blue. “The Eight” has since become one of his most critically acclaimed and sought after prints.