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Available as a black print on white t-shirt. 100% cotton -
This facsimile edition of a 1922 children’s book features seventy-three dynamic and whimsical woodcut illustrations—the first woodcuts that the famed American craftsman Wharton Esherick produced. A high-quality replica authorized by the Wharton Esherick Museum, this book reveals the foundation of Esherick’s direction as an artist. Edited by Museum director Paul Eisenhauer, it also features a foreword by Museum assistant curator Laura Heemer. The illustrations frame verses that introduce children to the principles of evolution, a highly controversial topic at the time: the book was published three years before the famous Scopes “Monkey” trial of 1925 that resulted in the inclusion of the teaching of evolution in public schools. Drawn by the excitement of the controversy, Esherick threw his passion into these illustrations. Afterward he would go on to carve over 300 woodcuts, leading to decorative carving, and ultimately, to Esherick’s realization that he was a sculptor rather than a painter. -
Set of four postcards including images of Wharton's studio home, dining room, bedroom and spiral staircase. Each postcard measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". -
Available in black print on white t-shirt, or as white print on black t-shirt. 100% cotton. -
T-shirt features Wharton's woodcut illustration for D.H. Lawrence's "Reflections on the Death of a Porcupine", a collection of essays published by Centaur Press in 1926. Available as white print on black t-shirt. 100% cotton. -
Looking for the perfect addition to your workshop overalls? How about our Porcupine Enamel Pin! A playful interpretation of Esherick's woodcut illustration for a collection of essays published by Centaur press in 1926. It measures 1" x 1.5" and provides a perfect little reminder to stay inspired no matter what you're working on. -
Packs of winter-themed Esherick woodcut print notecards. Each pack includes 'The Lane,' 'December,' and 'Alabama Magnolia.' 12 cards in a pack. More about the woodcuts: 'The Lane' features the snowy drive of Esherick's friend and patron Helene Fischer's home in Chestnut Hill, PA. 'December' depicts the Esherick's own home, "Sunekrest," the 19th-century farmhouse he and his wife Letty first lived when they moved to the Paoli countryside. 'Alabama Magnolia' is part of a series of tree-themed prints Esherick conceived during a trip to the artist community of Fairhope, Alabama. Wreaths made from magnolia leaves are a staple of Southern holiday decor.
