1949 NORMAN LINDSAY 1/560 THE TWELVE RAVENS: A LITHUANIAN FAIRY TALE, 9 WOODCUTS
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Express Shipping Worldwide is Free The Twelve Ravens: A Lithuanian Fairy Tale By Vaclovas Ratas Translation revised by Mark J. Kinney Text edited by Paulius Jurkus Illustrated by Vaclovas Ratas Published by T. J. Vizgirda, Munich, 1949 Limited Edition of 560 copies, this being numbered 44 Signed by Vaclovas Ratas Also, there is an inscription by the author to the front blank endpaper to Norman Lindsay, signed and dated by the author Illustrated with nine original woodcuts by Vaclovas Ratas, with initials in plates, and hand-set letterpress text. Volume XXVII of "Lithuania - Country and Nation.". The woodcuts are similar to the German Expressionist style using stiff angular images and aggressive sharp broken lines. The work of Vaclovas Ratas (1910 to 1973) is known for his basic approach of simplicity, sincerity and his love for decorative values. His work is not true to one particular style but executed in varying styles and techniques. He was a founding member of FORMA in 1931, a group of seven Lithuanian artists and his work was exhibited internationally. In 1937 he was awarded the Prix d'Honeur for his woodcut illustrations in "Jurate and Kastytis," a ballad of the Lithuanian Poet Maironis. During his exile in Germany from 1945 to 1949, Ratas started his own art school and in 1949 created the nine woodcuts for "The Twelve Ravens". In the same year Ratas emigrated to Perth, Australia. " The speed with which the artist embraced Aboriginal art is astounding. Vaclovas Ratas who landed in Perth in 1949 produced woodcuts that incorporated Aboriginal motifs by the end of that year. " (Roger Butler). Ratas eventually settled in Sydney which was dominated by abstract art. He joined the Lithuanian artist group Aitvaras (The Goblin). In cream-colored textured paper over boards blocked with the title to the front board, in 28 pages. There is very light shelfwear. The top of the outer spine has peeled. There is a just a few spots of foxing to the first two leaves. There is no sunning. the pages have not been browned or tanned. All woodcuts are in pristine condition. There are no missing, creased, loose, damaged, or stained pages. The spine and binding are solid. It is complete and original. Measures 24.5cm x 30.5cm. EXPRESS SHIPPING AND HANDLING is Free Worldwide All items are securely and well packed. Thank you for viewing my item.
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