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Eric Ravilious Decorated Paper
An Eric Ravilious Decorated Paper used for his first illustrated book "Desert" and later used as a Curwen Press pattern paper. Part of the extensive Schmoller Collection of Decorated Papers,
the Collection is the culmination of a lifelong pursuit by collectors Hans and Tanya Schmoller. Hans Schmoller (1916-1985) was a renowned typographer and was Production Manager, and later Director at Penguin Books.
It was his and Tanya's passion for design and pattern that led to the accumulation of a body of work which represents the best of twentieth century Western decorated book papers.
Eric Ravilious was a leading exponent of wood engraving who was taught by Paul Nash at The Royal College of Art. He developed sensitive watercolours, drawings, book illustrations and ceramic designs for the Wedgewood company. He also served as an official war artist during World War II. Tragically he failed to return from an air-sea rescue mission off Iceland in 1942.
This pattern was used for the frontispiece of the Catalogue for the memorial exhibition of his art organised by the Arts Council 1948-49
(Go to All sizes to view at max. 1500x700 - 150 dpi).
Eric Ravilious Decorated Paper
An Eric Ravilious Decorated Paper used for his first illustrated book "Desert" and later used as a Curwen Press pattern paper. Part of the extensive Schmoller Collection of Decorated Papers,
the Collection is the culmination of a lifelong pursuit by collectors Hans and Tanya Schmoller. Hans Schmoller (1916-1985) was a renowned typographer and was Production Manager, and later Director at Penguin Books.
It was his and Tanya's passion for design and pattern that led to the accumulation of a body of work which represents the best of twentieth century Western decorated book papers.
Eric Ravilious was a leading exponent of wood engraving who was taught by Paul Nash at The Royal College of Art. He developed sensitive watercolours, drawings, book illustrations and ceramic designs for the Wedgewood company. He also served as an official war artist during World War II. Tragically he failed to return from an air-sea rescue mission off Iceland in 1942.
This pattern was used for the frontispiece of the Catalogue for the memorial exhibition of his art organised by the Arts Council 1948-49
(Go to All sizes to view at max. 1500x700 - 150 dpi).