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Sandpaper: Ellen Day Hale

By  Vicki Cooke 2012

Kevin Thomas

From a family of artists and writers, Day Hale (1855-1940) was active in the American painting and printing scene of the time. She was a pioneer of colour etchings, alongside her partner, Gabrielle Clements. She travelled and exhibited widely in America and Europe, including the London Royal Academy and the Paris Salon. Prints available to buy
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Fragments: Arcangela Paladini

1000 Pricks: Hardwick

Sandpaper: Judith Leyster

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