‘Tommy's Eskimo Print’ by Don Wright
Don Wright 1972
Don Wright (1931-1988) was an artist and photographer. He was born in Ontario, where he trained, worked as an elementary school teacher, and studied printmaking. He moved to Newfoundland in 1967 to work as a specialist with Memorial University Extension Services. He was co-founder, with Heidi Oberheide, of St. Michael's Printshop. This work was part of ‘The Children’s Series’, and is based on a drawing made by the artist’s son Tom. The image was one of those selected by Kevin Major for a book entitled ‘Printmaking on the Edge: 40 Years at St. Michael’s'. Wright's work was the first by an artist from Newfoundland and Labrador to be presented at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. His paintings are found at The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery's Permanent Collection, as well as other galleries world-wide.
‘Tommy’s Eskimo Print’ #5/15
Original Coloured Etching
Excellent condition and framing
Print is in excellent condition
Size Framed 28”w x 22”l
Exposed print 19 ½”w x 14 ½ “l
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