Proof for the cover of the 100th number of the journal Encounter
Printmaker: Moore, Henry Spencer
From a group of nine proofs for the cover of the 100th number of the journal 'Encounter', January 1962, in different colourways and with different fonts.
History note: Via Peterhouse College from the estate of Professor Edward Shils, who was a fellow of Peterhouse and an editor of Encounter in this period
Method of acquisition: Given (2005) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
20th Century
Production date:
AD 1961
Featuring drawn element by the artist in wash, marker, and inscribed in graphite 'Moore', 'January 1962 3s/6d'
Support Height 308 mm Width 263 mm
Hand colouring
Photolithography
Graphite
Accession number: P.83-2005.3
Primary reference Number: 160795
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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