Two moons [graphic].
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Details
Title
Two moons [graphic].
Uniform title
Two moons (Proofs)
Produced
[Croydon, England?] : [Shirley Jones], [1991?]
Description
72 prints in one box : color mezzotints ; 38 cm as housed
Associated name
Jones, Shirley, 1934 November 14- artist.
Jones, Shirley, 1934 November 14- Two moons.
Jones, Shirley, 1934 November 14- Two moons.
Material base
paper
Summary
Progressive proofs for each of the nine mezzotint illustrations in Shirley Jones' 1991 book Two Moons, which interpolated passages from Shakespeare's Tempest with Jones' original poetry. Includes between 3 and 12 sheets for each illustration, with Jones' handwritten notes in pencil detailing changes as she develops the illustration. Final states are marked "A.P."
Note
Title from housing.
Proofs were presumably done at Jones' studio in Croydon, but were not released under her Red Hen Press imprint.
Proofs were presumably done at Jones' studio in Croydon, but were not released under her Red Hen Press imprint.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
ART Flat c31 item 2
Folger-specific note
Each sheet annotated and signed in pencil by Shirley Jones. Housed in case with blue cloth boards. Title embossed on polished leather strip on front cover.
Folger accession
269856