TITLE: Eliza
SIGNATURE: John Steins
MEDIUM: Wood engraving on end-grain boxwood
IMAGE SIZE: 4 x 4 in
PAPER SIZE: 8 x 11 in
EDITION SIZE: Open
PAPER: Japanese Goyu
OTHER MARKS: Signed, titled in pencil
PRICE: $75
commentary:
Eliza was a Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizen who lived in her traditional territories in the Klondike. She had a fantastic depth of character and appearance, which I tried to capture in this wood engraving. Referenced from a photograph by Paul Gowdie. Watermark and deckle paper for illustration only.
Jimi September 12, 2012
This is stunning work. I don’t buy much art these days but when the mood hits me I may return for this. J
John Steins April 26, 2013 — Post author
Thanks Jimi. Appreciate that.
Chris June 14, 2013
A very powerful image that uses the ‘ limitations’ of the medium to great effect.