Detmold, Edward Julius (1883-1957)

Creator details

Name: Detmold, Edward Julius (1883-1957)
Nationality: English
Biography: Twin of Charles Maurice Detmold, who worked with his brother in a decorative style, often inspired by Japanese etchings. Their work achieved great success and was published in numerous periodicals and illustrated books, including Aesop's Fables and The Thousand and One Nights.

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Assets (90 in total)

The Sisyphus: The mother harnesses herself in the place of honour in front. The father pushes behind in th ereverse position, head downwards, 1936 (colour litho)

Oasis (etching, drypoint & roulette)

Praying Mantis by Edward Julius Detmold, 1921 (screen print)

Italian Locusts:

The Kiwi, c.1920 (w/c on paper)

Blue Tit and Goldfinch, published by J.M. Dent, c.1922 (colour litho)

Moorhen, published by J.M. Dent, c.1922 (colour litho)

Barn Owl, published by J.M. Dent, c.1922 (colour litho)

The Praying Mantis: A long time ago in the days of ancient Greece, this insect was named Mantis or the Prophet , 1936 (colour litho)

Baby Mice by Julius Detmold, 1915 (screen print)

Kitten, illustration from 'A Book of Baby Pets', 1930s (colour litho)

Cordon Bleu, illustration from 'A Book of Baby Pets', 1930s (colour litho)

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