FRANK MARTIN \"PERILS OF PAULINE\" SIGNED LIMITED EDITION WOODCUT PRINT 2/30 For Sale

A stunning woodcut on paper titled “Perils of Pauline” by Frank Martin. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an annotation of 2/30 on the lower left. Published in 1961. A wonderful composition depicting scenes from the late 1920s cinema movie. A favorite subject of artist. Dimensions: 29”h x 21”w (unframed). In very good vintage condition.
Frank Martin (1921-2005) was one of the foremost British graphic artists of the 20th century. He was a master printmaker, a commercial illustrator and a teacher of graphic arts. He studied printmaking at Saint Martin’s School of Art, London where he was taught etching by Clifford Webb RE, RBA (1895–1972) and wood engraving by Gertrude Hermes (1901–1983). He became her studio assistant for colour printing. In 1949, Martin became a freelance illustrator, wood engraver and commercial artist.
In the 1970s,and early 1980s Martin concentrated on his limited edition prints and amongst his favourite subjects was cinema, especially the Hollywood musicals of the 1920s and 30s. He began the production of large linocuts, then woodcuts, etchings and drypoints, in colour and monochrome, some of which he published himself, while others were published by galleries in Britain and the United States. These series of prints were sold in both countries and became much sought after. At the same time he produced a considerable number of large drawings and watercolour paintings many of which are illustrated in his book Hollywood-Continental, published in 1988.
In 1970 Martin was invited to hold an exhibition of his Hollywood series at the Roundhouse, London, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of cinema. The famous Hollywood silent movie star, Harold Lloyd, opened the exhibition and subsequently visited Martin in his Chiswick studio.
Martin had huge success with 11 one-man shows. He was also one of the longest-serving illustrators for the Folio Society. Frank Martin\'s work is held in public and private collections worldwide. These include Tate, London; Victoria and Albert Museum, London; actor Sir Michael Caine; and musician Sir Elton John.

Framed Print measures 24\"x34\"

Note pictures show crack in the glass, that is being replaced

If wish to have print sent unframed let me know.