Gertrude Hermes

Published in “The Apocrypha” by the Cresset press in 1929. This is a proof on fine japan laid paper with the letter press below in the lower margin. The full sheet c.33.5 x 21.5 cm. (There was also an edition of 30 signed copies on the same paper without letter press). Gertrude Hermes studied under Leon Underwood from 1922 where she learnt wood-engraving, painting and sculpture. She was a prolific print maker and illustrator. Ref.Katharine Eustace, Ashmolean Museum 1995. J. Russell catalogue of the engravings.etc.