JOHN BANTING (BRITISH, 1902-1972)

John Banting (British, 1902-1972) Explosion, 1931 signed and dated lower right in pencil linocut, printed in colours 13 x 17 cm Literature: Postan/Tate Gallery This linocut was created in 1931 and was intended as one of a number of elements which were to be cut up and arranged in collages. The block for this print, along with six companion blocks, was discovered by Alexander Postan and six of them were printed for him in 1971 in an edition of 45 each. This impression is from the 1971 edition, immediately after which the blocks were presented to the Tate Gallery Archive. Printed the year before Banting's death, this print was signed by the artist himself in 1971, but dated to indicate the year in which the image was cut, and not the date of its printing.

On simile-Japan paper with wire lines, as issued. With wide margins and deckle edge. Very fine condition. Unframed.