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Tom ChadwickTom Chadwick was born in Yorkshire, England, and moved to London where he studied at the Grosvenor School under Ian Macnab. His art career was cut short during the Second World War at the battle of El Alamein, Egypt, where he and his brother were both killed. He is credited with doing a small group of excellent wood engravings in Spain, Italy, and the island of Bali. All of his wood engravings show a high level of skill and precision.
Reference: British Printmakers, 1855-1955, Robin Garton, 1992.
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Tom Chadwick British (1915-1942) The Introduction 7-5/8 x 10 in.
Wood engraving, 1935, edition 28/60. The intended edition was to be 60 proofs, however only a few were printed. Signed, titled, and numbered in pencil. Awarded first prize by the Art Institute of Chicago at the Fifth International Exhibition of Lithography and Wood Engraving. Selected for Fine Prints of the Year, 1936, p.8. In very good condition, printed on cream Japan like paper with large margins.
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