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Clare Leighton (1898–1989) – 'Poppies', 1935 Wood Engraving from Four Hedges, Mounted
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Clare Leighton (1898–1989) – 'Poppies', 1935 Wood Engraving from Four Hedges, Mounted

1920 - 1940
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Clare Leighton (1898–1989) – 'Poppies', 1935 Wood Engraving from Four Hedges, Mounted.

1935 wood engraving by the celebrated British printmaker, Clare Leighton. This powerful work is an impression from her highly influential biographical gardening journal, Four Hedges: A Gardener’s Chronicle, printed by the Camelot Press.

This engraving is a botanical study of poppies in various stages of life.

Perfect as a standalone piece or paired with other prints from our Clare Leighton collection.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The piece has been put in an appropriate modern mount which makes it ready to frame in a frame of your choosing.

Image Size: 12.5cm x 10.5cm. Mount Size: 23cm x 21cm.

Clare Leighton (1898–1989) was a pioneering figure in the twentieth-century revival of wood engraving. Born in London, she studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and the Central School of Arts and Crafts, where she honed a style defined by its robust energy and poetic realism. Best known for portraying the enduring spirit of the English countryside and the dignity of agrarian work, Leighton’s works are celebrated for their sweeping composition and dramatic use of light. In 1935, Four Hedges solidified her reputation as both a masterful visual artist and an empathetic writer. Today, her work is highly collectible and permanently held in major institutions globally, including the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this Clare Leighton Wood Engraving to the 1930s.

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SA1220712
Dealers Internal Reference
1372-1389
Description
Clare Leighton (1898–1989) – 'Poppies', 1935 Wood Engraving from Four Hedges, Mounted.

1935 wood engraving by the celebrated British printmaker, Clare Leighton.

This powerful work is an impression from her highly influential biographical gardening journal, Four Hedges: A Gardener’s Chronicle, printed by the Camelot Press.
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fig 1. A black and white wood engraving depicting detailed poppy flowers and seed pods, presented within a grey card mount.
fig 1. Clare Leighton (1898–1989) – 'Poppies', 1935 Wood Engraving from Four Hedges, Mounted

This engraving is a botanical study of poppies in various stages of life.

Perfect as a standalone piece or paired with other prints from our Clare Leighton collection.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The piece has been put in an appropriate modern mount which makes it ready to frame in a frame of your choosing.

fig 2. A black and white wood engraving depicting detailed poppy flowers and seed pods, presented within a grey card mount.
fig 2. Clare Leighton (1898–1989) – 'Poppies', 1935 Wood Engraving from Four Hedges, Mounted

Image Size: 12.5cm x 10.5cm. Mount Size: 23cm x 21cm.

Clare Leighton (1898–1989) was a pioneering figure in the twentieth-century revival of wood engraving. Born in London, she studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and the Central School of Arts and Crafts, where she honed a style defined by its robust energy and poetic realism. Best known for portraying the enduring spirit of the English countryside and the dignity of agrarian work, Leighton’s works are celebrated for their sweeping composition and dramatic use of light. In 1935, Four Hedges solidified her reputation as both a masterful visual artist and an empathetic writer. Today, her work is highly collectible and permanently held in major institutions globally, including the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Clare Leighton Wood Engraving to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220712
Dealers Internal Ref
1372-1389
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Archive I A black and white wood engraving depicting detailed poppy flowers and seed pods, presented within a grey card mount.

Clare Leighton (1898–1989) – 'Poppies', 1935 Wood Engraving from Four Hedges, Mounted

Archive II A black and white wood engraving depicting detailed poppy flowers and seed pods, presented within a grey card mount. View II
Archive III A black and white wood engraving depicting detailed poppy flowers and seed pods, presented within a grey card mount. View III
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A black and white wood engraving depicting detailed poppy flowers and seed pods, presented within a grey card mount.
Clare Leighton (1898–1989) – 'Poppies', 1935 Wood Engraving from Four Hedges, Mounted
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A black and white wood engraving depicting detailed poppy flowers and seed pods, presented within a grey card mount.
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Wood engraving is a relief printing technique where an artist carves a design into the dense end grain of hard wood, such as boxwood. Widely popularised in book illustration during the early 20th century, this technique allows for intricate, high-contrast detail.

Traditional relief prints were produced using oil-based inks impressed onto high-grade rag or handmade paper. Prints are typically housed within acid-free card mounts to support the paper substrate and prevent direct contact with glass once framed.

Authentic wood engravings exhibit crisp, raised ink lines created under press pressure, often accompanied by faint indentation marks on the paper surface. Age-appropriate paper oxidisation or subtle toning near the edges also indicates genuine period origin.

Monochrome wood engravings complement contemporary minimalist interiors, gallery walls, and period settings alike. Encased in understated wood or narrow black frames, small botanical prints create focused visual interest when displayed in hallways, alcoves, or above console tables.

Works on paper should be framed using UV-protective glass and archival mount board to prevent yellowing and degradation. Store or display artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent moisture damage.
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