Norman Lindsay's first woodblocks were created c.1895. By 1899 he was engraving many of the woodblock illustrations for The Rambler newspaper, as well as being commissioned to produce posters. Several books containing his original woodblock illustrations were issued up to and during the 1920s and two of these are the limited edition books are Fauns and Ladies (Fanfrolico Press, 1923) and Thief of the Moon (Fanfrolico Press, 1924). Many of these prints were never issued separately in an edition.
Wood engraving does not have the flexibility of intaglio printing (etching, etc) in which various techniques can be used on one plate to create different effects. There can be very few alterations once the cut has been made into the wood — the artist has to be sure where they want every line to appear. Norman's surviving woodblocks indicate his confidence with the medium and that he found no challenge in translating his artistic language onto small pieces of wood. That he succeeded is evident in the prints made from his blocks.
The number of woodblock prints produced by Norman was very small but eighteen have been preserved by his family who consented to the release of these limited edition prints from the original blocks under strict copyright conditions. When the entire series has been printed and released, the blocks will be donated to a public institution, ensuring the image is never released again.

Of the series to be printed from the eighteen surviving woodblocks, eight have been released to date. All editions are printed by Josef Lebovic on an 1890s Golding foot treadle printing press and each print is individually numbered by hand and signed by Josef Lebovic and Helen Glad, Norman Lindsay's granddaughter. Authenticity is guaranteed by an embossed seal below the image, as well as a Certificate of Authenticity.
Each Norman Lindsay Original Woodblock Print is in an edition of 125 (100 for sale) and size is image size only. Prices are for unframed works and are subject to change as editions sell out. Freight is inclusive for all orders within Australia. For overseas orders, please contact us.