A woodcut panel shows a depiction of the artist. The artist has carved the outline of the form into the wood, and used black and white pigments to build in shadow and highlight, particularly on the hands. The right hand touching the figure's cheek, and the left hand clasped round the right wrist.

Albert Adams, Self Portrait (recto), 1958, Woodcut. Image Courtesy the Artist Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.

Albert Adams, Self Portrait, 1958

Artist: Albert Adams

Title: Self Portrait

Year: 1958

Medium: Woodcut (2-sided)

Dimensions: H: 73cm W: 57cm

Accession Number: US2012-78

This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund.

 

A woodcut panel depicts a self portrait of the artist. Small cuts cover the right hand side of the image, and fluid lines define the features on the figure's face. The right hand touching the figure's cheek, and the left hand clasped round the right wrist.
Albert Adams, Self Portrait (recto), 1958, Woodcut. Image Courtesy the Artist Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A woodcut panel shows a depiction of the artist. The artist has carved the outline of the form into the wood, and used black and white pigments to build in shadow and highlight, particularly on the hands. The right hand touching the figure's cheek, and the left hand clasped round the right wrist.
Albert Adams, Self Portrait (recto), 1958, Woodcut. Image Courtesy the Artist Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.