Hero & Leander

£150.00

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A multi block reduction linocut of the Greek myth.

Hero, virgin priestess of Aphrodite at Sestos, was seen at a festival by Leander of Abydos; they fell in love, and he swam the Hellespont at night to visit her, guided by a light from her tower. One stormy night the light was extinguished, and Leander was drowned; Hero, seeing his body, drowned herself

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  1. An edition of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  2. 380 x 270mm
  3. 2023