Tree Frog
About this artwork
‘Tree Frog’ is an early example of Miller Parker’s wood engravings, which she developed throughout her career. This print demonstrates her interest in the natural world, which would come to fruition in her renowned ‘Fables of Esope’ (1931) publication for Gregynog Press, printed two years after this work was made. This print also reveals the influence of Cubism and the Vorticism of Wyndham Lewis (1882-1957) on Miller Parker’s early work, with its strong angular shapes and geometric design.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Agnes Miller Parker (1895 - 1980) Scottish
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title:Tree Frog
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date created:1929
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materials:Wood engraving on paper
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measurements:10.30 x 8.90 cm (paper 20.50 x 18.00 cm)
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object type:
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credit line:Presented by Dr Margaret McCance 1996
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accession number:GMA 3936
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gallery:
Agnes Miller Parker
Agnes Miller Parker
Agnes Miller Parker was born in Irvine, Ayrshire and studied at Glasgow School of Art. She later taught at the School before marrying fellow student William McCance. The couple moved to London in 1920. Parker’s work of the 1920s is influenced by the Cubist and Vorticist movements. In the early...
