Stanley Spencer Art

One of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist fo¬r the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an edition of 25 printed on vellum aside from the portfolio (edition of 75) and the book. Signed by the artist lower right in pencil; numbered lower left in pencil. Printed in inky black, this print features a shadowy landscape. Brush sweeps to the left, and the sky is drawn with long horizontal lines. In the bottom half of the composition, the ground looks rocky, perhaps dotted with shrubs. Windswept Landscape displays Moore’s fascination with light and dark – what he called a “…bias towards the blackness and mysterious depths.” Moore was inspired by the prints of Rembrandt and the drawings of Seurat, and even drew on his memories of viewing the Altamira cave paintings, recalling how some of the images used the shadow of candlelight on the rough surface of the rock to model light. Shortly before starting work on this series of lithographs, Moore had fallen ill, leaving him aware of his own mortality. His mood pervaded these prints with a sense of danger and foreboding. The Auden/Moore limited edition book and portfolio were exhibited on publication at the British Museum, London, with an accompanying catalogue. Windswept Landscape is one of a group of lithographs...

A man raises his hand to his chin, his neck tilted and face turned to look at a dilapidated farmhouse, barely held together by planks of wood and exposed to the elements. Behind him ...

A fine impression with good margins published by Associated American Artists.

A fine impression of this very popular image with full margins (smaller on top and bottom) published by Associated American Artists.

In this sentimental work from 1939, Benton expresses his admiration for the rural lifestyle of the Midwest. He highlights the connection between man and the land by depicting two fig...

This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Lithographies et eaux-fortes originales, livres illustres originaux, affiches,...

This exquisite lithograph by Eduardo Chillida (1924–2002), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Lithographies et eaux-fortes originales, livres illustres originaux, affiches,...

Drawing of Putti with Anchor Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (1738-1826) Black pencil on paper Signed and dated lower left "...1822. 12 years l waiting" Considering that the anchor ...

Head with Halo, Academic Study Inspired by Perugino, Tuscan School, 40 × 28 cm Mid-19th century Pencil on paper Academic drawing depicting a youthful head with a halo and upward gaz...

This exquisite lithograph by Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac (1884–1974), titled Eden Roc (Eden Roc), from the folio Lettre a mon peintre Raoul Dufy (Letter to My Painter Raoul Dufy), orig...

Drawing of Putti in the Clouds Jean-Jacques le Barbier l'Ainé (France, 1738-1826) Black pencil on paper Signed and dated lower left "Le Barbier L'ainé 1816" 10 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches ...

This exquisite lithograph by Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac (1884–1974), titled Paris le Pont Neuf (Paris, the Pont Neuf), from Regards Sur Paris (Views of Paris), originates from the Jan...