Published: Davidson Galleries, Lucia Marquand, University of Washington Press, 2018 Description: Hardcover, 87 pages, unwrapped and wrapped available Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 1/2 inches Artist details: Michael Spafford (American, 1935 - 2022) ISBN: 978-0-9986817-9-5
Medium: Mezzotint, soft ground, drypoint and aquatint Dimensions: 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches (image) 13 7/8 x 14 5/8 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: American Edition: of 16
Medium: Collage Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches (Image / Sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: American / Pacific Northwest, 1954 Date finished: 2021
Medium: Color lithograph Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (image) 15 x 15 1/2 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Slovakian, 1981 Date finished: 2018 Edition: E.A.
Medium: Etching and aquatint Dimensions: 5 7/8 x 7 1/8 inches (Image) 10 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches (Sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1957 Edition: of 35
Series: Fifty Wood Engravings Medium: Wood engraving Dimensions: 13 3/4 x 15 inches (Block) 17 1/2 x 23 inches (Sheet) Signature: Signed in the block Artist details: American, 1940 Date finished: 1974 Condition: A few spots on cover sheet near fold. Sheet with artwork not affected.
Medium: Linocut Dimensions: 7 x 5 inches (image) 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: British / Chinese, 1973 Date finished: 2013 Edition: of 25
Recommended by Catherine (Collections Specialist):
Wuon-Gean Ho's colorful linocuts are full of charm and story-telling. This particularly charming piece depicts a fish moving to a new home, seemingly with the help of another fish friend. The bold palette of primary colors and cute expressions call to mind an illustration from a children's book, while the objects the fish has chosen to bring with them increase that feeling of innocence and whimsy. I especially love the potted plant, the toothbrush, and the bicycle (Who doesn't love the image of a fish riding a bicycle?). Looking at this piece reminds me to find the fun and delight in life's new chapters and adventures.
