Archives of American Art

Fritz Eichenberg [videorecording]: illuminations / WGBH Ten O'Clock News ; producers, Christopher Lydon and Mark Davis

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.wgbhedut2
Creators:
WGBH Educational Foundation
Dates:
c1985
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Item
videocassette (ca. 30 min.)
sd., col.
1/2 in.
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
An interview of wood engraver and book illustrator Fritz Eichenberg conducted by Christopher Lydon for WGBH television station, broadcast December 25, 1985. Included are shots of Eichenberg's engravings for works by Shakespeare, Swift, Dostoevsky and many others. Also appearing is Harold McGrath, who demonstrates the printing of one of Eichenberg's engravings.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Illustrator, printmaker; Peace Dale, R.I. Died 1990.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1992 by WGBH Educational Foundation. The video was made for and broadcast by WGBH, a PBS TV station. It was at Mrs. Eichenberg's suggestion that Christopher Lydon, the interviewer, arrange this gift.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
Authorization to publish, quote or reproduce requires written permission from WGBH Educational Foundation. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Terms of Use
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More Information

Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint)

Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint)
Boston : WGBH Educational Foundation, c1985.


Keywords

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Illustration of books Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Printmakers -- United States -- Interviews Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Wood-engravers -- United States -- Interviews Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Prints -- 20th century -- Technique Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Illustrators -- Rhode Island -- Interviews Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Printmakers -- Rhode Island -- Interviews Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Eichenberg, Fritz, 1901-1990 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Lydon, Christopher Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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