The Art of Engraving
An introduction to artist Eric Gill leads to profound reflections on Roman Catholicism, a first encounter with the art of engraving, and romance.
Thomas Dilworth's biography of the visual artist and poet, David Jones, illuminates the life and work of a great but neglected Modernist. Today, an introduction to the artist Eric Gill leads to profound reflections on Roman Catholicism, a first encounter with the art of engraving, and romance.
Read by Nicholas Farrell
Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Nicholas Farrell |
| Author | Thomas Dilworth |
| Abridger | Sara Davies |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
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