Beowulf

Medium: Linocut

Client: The Folio Society

Linocut footer illustration from Seamus Heaney's Beowulf published by The Folio Society

Keywords

Animals Black and White Fantasy History Linocut Monsters Stylistic Woodcut

About Becca

Butterflies and birds, field mice and bees – the artwork of English illustrator Becca Thorne hums with the authentic rhythm of nature. Cutting lino blocks and printing with colorful inks onto handmade paper, Becca’s deep connection with her subject comes through in every hand-crafted image she creates.

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