“Considerable falls of snow” Print

A wonderful evocation of the Hampshire countryside in winter by Eric Ravilious . This is a museum-quality archival print made using materials which will last for many years.

About the work
Considerable falls of snow was made as a wood engraving by Eric Ravilious. It was produced as one of a series of illustrations for a special limited edition of “The writings of Gilbert White of Selborne” ( 1938 ) by the celebrated naturalist and “father of ecology”.

Eric Ravilious, an enthusiast of the author, urged his own students to read White’s writings and he was delighted by the 1937 commission writing to a friend “It is quite the best book I’ve ever been given to do and I love doing it.” His illustrations are deeply rooted in the text and and show White’s garden and the surrounding landscape. For Considerable falls of snow he interpreted White’s –

“considerable falls of snow, which lay deep and uniform on the ground without any drifting, wrapping up the more humble vegetation in perfect security” – first written by the author in 1789 as a key observation of the insulating effect of deep snow on small plants.

– Ravilious depicts a charming rural idyll where everything is as it should be in nature; a scene of balance, rightness and harmony.

Eric Ravilious was one of the leading British Neo-Romantic artists in the 1920s and 30s. He helped to bring about a rebirth of printmaking (especially wood engraving), producing numerous engravings for leading publishers. His “unrivalled sense of lively decorative pattern” in wood can clearly be seen in his prints and also informed his technique in drawing and watercolour. He used a range of engraving tools, some self-made from old keys and metal rods stuck into champagne-cork handles.

His technique at once captures the energy of the natural world whilst at the same time conveying the intense stillness of the snowy English landscape. This is a winter work to be enjoyed for years to come.

Made to last
This is a hand-finished, museum-quality archival print made using materials which will last for many years. It is printed in archival quality pigment inks on Somerset Velvet 255gsm acid free paper reproducing the original work. This heavyweight mould-made paper won’t yellow or degrade like inferior products. Our prints will stay true, bright and beautiful for years.

About giclée
The giclée process is ‘the best kind of fine art print available today’ and uses precision digital technology. Favoured by leading international museums and fine artists for superb detail and quality of reproduction with rich saturated colour. These prints are often mistaken for originals.

As with any work of art we recommend displaying your print away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.

Available unframed in a choice of two sizes

Framed A4 print

Buy Considerable falls of snow ready framed. Great for instant display or if you'd like to send a stunning gift.

Your print will be sent in a smart black frame and professionally sealed on the reverse.
The frame is polymer crystal-glazed fibreboard and includes a built in stand for table top use and also a loop for wall hanging.

Add 'Framed A4 print' to your order.
Frame sizes: 240 x 330mm x 15mm

Considerable falls of snow framed

Packed for protection with fast dispatch
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All materials are recyclable and come from environmentally responsible sources.