Artwork
Shadows in a winter wood
Shadows in a winter wood is a print by Nora Spicer Unwin. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Shadows in a winter wood is a wood engraving print by Nora Unwin, featuring a nude woman in a winter forest scene.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a serene woman with outstretched arms and flowing hair, surrounded by intricately detailed trees and snow-covered ground. Her peaceful expression and dynamic pose evoke a sense of harmony with nature.
Technique & Style
The print is rendered in black and white, utilizing bold lines and shading to create depth and texture. Unwin's skill as a wood engraver is evident in the detailed rendering of every leaf and twig.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nora Spicer Unwin was a wood engraver, book illustrator and writer. She was born near London, England, in a family already renowned for publishing and printing circles and for founding three different publishing houses,…
