Overview
This is a striking limited edition relief print that uses vertical abstraction to evoke the dense, rhythmic atmosphere of a woodland.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
'Forest' Limited Edition Woodcut Print by Lucy Ware
Photo reference
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Story
Post-war artists sought to capture the 'essence' of nature rather than a literal photograph-like copy, leading to a golden age of experimental printmaking.
Maker / Origin
Lucy Ware was a skilled printmaker who specialized in the labor-intensive medium of relief printing, where every white or light-colored space represents material physically carved away from a block.
Condition & Value
The print appears to be in excellent condition with vibrant, unfaded pigments and no visible foxing or staining. Value is driven by the very small edition size (only 30 produced), the presence of a hand-signature, and the current high market demand for mid-century modern aesthetic…
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