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Harry Andersson , Swedish, 1895-1948

Title

Aladdin

Date1923

MediumWoodcut on paper

Dimensions

Sheet: 40 x 30 cm

Image: 32.9 x 24.2 cm

Signedlower left (in the block): HA [in monogram]

Credit LinePresented, 2005

Object numberNGI.20928

DescriptionThe woodcut technique is ideally suited for producing easily readable black and white images. Using a knife, the artist cuts away the wood to reveal simple shapes that make up a bold graphic image. In this scene from a familiar fairy tale, Andersson cleverly juxtaposes white on black with black on white images to give a quirky edge to the print. This print formed part of a limited edition portfolio issued by the Swedish Fine Art Print Society in 1923. It is part of a collection of 69 prints given to the Gallery by the Society in 2005.
Inscriptionlower left (in the image): HA [in monograms]
Lettering, left (under image, printed): FÖREN. FÖR.GRAF.KONST
centre: ALADDIN
right: HARRY ANDERSON