Identification

from the group: Relief

Woodcut Prints

common use: 1400-1600

Line Quality

Woodcut prints are created using a chisel or gouge to cut a relief image that will not bear ink into the plank side of a block of wood. These prints exhibit a lack of fine detail and have a carved appearance. Wood grain may also be apparent in large flat areas of printing.

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Book Illustrations 1493 (click to enlarge) 10x Magnification
 
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Magazine Illustration 1765 (click to enlarge) 10x Magnification
 
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Book Illustrastion 1937 (click to enlarge) 10x Magnification
 
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Prospectus 1986 (click to enlarge) 10x Magnification