Lot 2: AR Edward Wadsworth (British, 1889-1949) Yorkshire Village

Edward Wadsworth (British, 1889-1949)
Yorkshire Village (Colnaghi 103b; Greenwood W6) The rare woodcut printed in steel blue and black, 1914, on Japan paper, signed and dated in pencil, pale mount-staining in the margins, otherwise in good condition Block 197 x 120mm; Sheet 266 x 182mm.
The image of houses on a hill references the work of Cézanne, though the pure abstract forms transcend those of early Cubism. The eye can pick out facades and rooftops, but the compact pyramidal shape, constructed of hard lines and sharp angles and devoid of architectural details, gives the appearance of one geometric form.There was also an edition printed in green and black.