(wagging his finger at her)
Hardcover
2017 · Spruce Pine, NC
by Mauro, Melanie
Spruce Pine, NC: Melanie Mauro, 2017. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine.. Limited Edition. Hardcover. "(wagging his finger at her) explores women's domestic roles in the late 19th century through the language of Henrik Ibsen's play, A Doll's House and pastel renderings of domestic objects. The language oscillates between a husband's dialogue to his wife and her inner dialogue. Imagery and text are letterpress printed on cotton and Japanese papers." [artist statement]. All imagery drawn and printed at Penland School of Crafts by Melanie Mauro in 2017. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Grey-green cloth boards, subtle green decorative element. Oblong, 12mo. np. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Numbered limited edition of 16. (Inventory #: 9937)