Pellew, Claughton (British, 1890-1966). THE RETURN. Ashmolean 17. Wood engraving, 1925. Edition of 25. Initialed in the block, and titled, signed, dated and inscribed "imp 23/25" all in pencil. 10 1/2 x 10 inches, 265 x 255 mm. (image), 15 1/2 x 11 1/8 inches (sheet). A tour de force of woodcut technique used to render pattern-on-pattern textures of wood, stone, plants, and water. In excellent condition. According to the website of Cornwall Artists, this depicts the village of Mousehole, Pellew's native Cornwall.
