A Rolling Stone is Ever Bare Of Moss. A fine lithograph in first edition of Blake’s original woodcut for, The Pastorals of Virgil, 1902. The original woodcut engraving was produced in Blake’s 64th year. Not having had much if any experience in engraving, Blake nevertheless wished to push the boundaries of his own art further. He had been largely unrecognised during his life, though is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual art of the Romantic Age. The accompanying verse of Blake’s depicted scene present in correct (1902) format and attached to verso. Fine condition and without toning to paper or any foxing. Hand made one of a kind wooden frame, in’charred gilt’. Mounted and glazed by Parsonage Studios. Crown stamped to verso thus. Uncommon; especially in this condition. ABOUT CANON & RARE BOOKSELLERS. Although a relative newcomer with just over a decade of market experience, Canon & Rare carries scholarly understanding that far surpasses this. Our speciality is in fine works of art and literature. We are partnered with only a handful of standout contemporary artists. And sell original works and multiples. Our collection is wide and in it you will find modern and contemporary works, fine prints and limited editions of the likes of Lowry, Hockney and Picasso. Likewise in our book section are rare first editions of modern fiction. Ian Fleming, Agatha Christie and JRR Tolkien to name a few. If you are looking for a specific work, we are on hand to help you with our live consultation service. This is to ensure that your items arrive in the same condition that they left us.
