Islands

Islands

Artist
BENSEMANN, Leo, 1912-1986
Date
1983
Description
Painting
Title
Islands
Format
Oil on board
Dimension
495 x 620mm (630 x 750 framed)

The Artist

Sharing a studio with fellow artists Rita Angus, Colin McCahon and Toss Woollaston from 1938, Leo was a key figure in New Zealand’s art history. He predominantly worked in Christchurch, where his typography and design skills were recognised. He worked as an illustrator and used a variety of techniques such as pen and pencil drawings, wood engravings and calligraphy. He was influenced by ukiyo-e Japanese woodcuts, which made their way into Christchurch late in the 1930’s.

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