1941 ~ Clare Leighton “Cotton Pickers”
5.75″ x 4.25″ image on 8″ x 6.5″ paper
Wood Engraving
Edition size: 50 SOLD OUT
Clare Leighton (1898 – 1989) was born in London, England. She received her training from the Brighton College of Art, the Slade School of Fine Art and the Central School of Arts and Crafts, An artist, illustrator and author, Leighton is best known for her wood engraving. Before immigrating to the US, Claire spent time traveling throughout Europe where she developed her love of landscape and rural life. Throughout her career, Leighton wrote and illustrated numerous books. Elected into the National Academy of Design. She was considered one of the finest engravers of her time.
