Artwork description:

One of an ongoing series of original wood engravings exploring the unique atmosphere and architecture of the stations of the London Underground.

This piece shows the District & Piccadilly line station at Hammersmith. Rebecca has utilised strong chiaroscuro effects and rich texture to create a sense of depth and space.

In contrast to earlier works in this series, daylight can be seen in this image - due to the shallow cutting in which the station sits, partially open to the elements. Although dating back to the 1870s, the station depicted here was extensively redesigned in the 1990s. Despite the modern construction, Rebecca has brought to life the sense of character and celebration of structure, a common thread through her View Subterranea series.

Actual image size is 17x23cm; hand-printed on a larger sheet of paper to allow for mounting and framing. Framed prints from this edition are also available via Artfinder.

Wood engraving is a form of fine art printmaking. The artist uses specialised tools to create the image in relief (and reverse) on the end grain of a block of hardwood - usually boxwood - by removing the 'white' parts of the image. This technique is painstaking and highly technical, and allows for the creation of exquisitely detailed works. Rebecca's wood engravings have been exhibited in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, with the Society of Wood Engravers, and in galleries across the world from Japan to the USA.

Materials used:

Wood engraving, ink on paper

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