Artwork
Artist and Mirror II
Artist and Mirror II is an ink print by Eric Gill. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Eric Gill made this wood engraving in 1932. It shows an artist in a quiet indoor space, working beside a mirror. The image feels private and still.
Gill was also a sculptor and author. His work appears on big buildings like Westminster Cathedral. His life took a dark turn after a biography revealed troubling secrets.
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Overview
Artist and Mirror II is a 1932 wood engraving by Eric Gill, a British artist known for his work in multiple mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts an artist at work in a quiet, indoor setting, accompanied by a mirror. The scene conveys a sense of stillness and intimacy.
Technique & Style
The work is a wood engraving, a medium in which Gill was skilled. The technique is characterized by precise lines and detailed textures.
History & Provenance
Gill's life and work have been reevaluated in light of a 1989 biography that revealed disturbing personal secrets, complicating his legacy.
Context
Gill's artistic range extended beyond engraving to sculpture and writing, with notable commissions for public buildings such as Westminster Cathedral.
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Artist
Arthur Eric Rowton Gill (22 February 1882 – 17 November 1940) was an English sculptor, letter cutter, typeface designer, and printmaker.
