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The Emperor Jones

Creator: Wharton Esherick
Offered by: Moderne Gallery

Description
"Poster designed and printed by Wharton Esherick for the Hedgerow Theatre Production of Eugene O'Neill's Emperor Jones, 1930.

This is the only known surviving copy. The Wharton Esherick Museum retains the original wood block from which it was printed.

Playing Brutus Jones in The Emperor Jones was Paul Robeson's most famous role.
In this woodcut poster, the Emperor Jones, armed with a revolver, confronts an antagonist."

Esherick’s woodcut work, produced almost entirely between 1922 and 1933, occurred in a period of great artistic transition for him, when he sought a medium in which he could evolve his own characteristic style. Formally trained in oil and watercolor painting, Esherick soon abandoned painting as he developed an identifiable style in his woodcuts. His ability to carve very detailed two-dimensional images that were alive and expressed movement made him one of the great woodcut artists of the 20th century.

29 x 1 x 41

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	Lower left "WE"
Period:	1920-1949
Creation Date:	1930
Styles / Movements:	Other
Incollect Reference #:	694921

Dimensions

W.	29 in;	H.	41 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	73.66 cm;	H.	104.14 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Welcome to Moderne Gallery, located in Philadelphia, PA, where we have been showcasing high-quality vintage 20th-century furniture, lighting, and accessories since 1984. Visit us at 215.923.8536 or contact us via email at info@modernegallery.com to explore our extensive collection, including exclusive pieces by George Nakashima and other iconic designers.