Monday 15 December 2008

Eric Ravilious: The Story Of High Street

These prints of the High Street are from St. Judes (details below). It's nice to know I'm not the only one with a shop front obsession. It's given me inspiration for some new prints. More news soon. Here's what St. Judes say about the work :-
"Seventy years ago Country Life Books published High Street, a children's book of shops, featuring twenty-four exquisite lithographs by the English artist Eric Ravilious (1903-1942). Although the book was not a limited edition, the destruction of the lithographic plates during the Blitz meant that only 2000 copies were ever printed. Subsequently High Street has become one of the most highly-prized artist's books of its time.:




2 comments:

Redgate Studios said...

these are gorgeous! looking forward to seeing what you come up with. I have had my tea towels printed with the Aussie Toile design, will post some pics soon. Going to wait til the new year to do the rest of the range.
I may be over in Feb,thinking about a course, a bit of a change of direction, not sure yet!
let me know what you're up to,
Rebeccax

Anonymous said...

THANKYOU so much for our Christmas card! its beautiful. Please email us so we can send you our virtual version. BTW love the Revilious feature - we are very in tune with your taste - not only Stanley Donwood but CHarley harper too - check out design Sponge Sneak Peeks

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/12/sneak-peek-absolute-zero-degrees.html

with our house and studio on - and you'll see we have originals of both artists. Very best wishes for 2009 from keith and mark at Absolute zero degrees. we have some new bags too so we will send you the pics when u email us