JO MANNING CANADIAN ETCHING

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JO MANNING CANADIAN ETCHING Artist/Maker: Manning, Jo Artist Other Names: Manning, Joan Elizabeth Rothfels, Jo Technique: Printmaking Drawing Painting Sex: Female Address City: Victoria Address Province: British Columbia Address Country: Canada Birth Dates: 11 December 1923 Birth City: Sidney Birth Province: British Columbia Birth Country: Canada File Location: University of Calgary Library University of British Columbia - Fine Arts Library Vancouver Art Gallery - Library Winnipeg Art Gallery - Clara Lander Library London Public Library National Gallery of Canada - Library and Archives / Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography Art Gallery of Ontario - Edward P. Taylor Research Library and Archives Montreal Museum of Fine Arts - Library Jo Manning is one of Canada's foremost etchers. Her printmaking career spanned the years 1960 to 1980. During this time she was an executive member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Art, a member of the Canadian Society of Painter-etchers and Engravers, and a founding member of the Print and Drawing Council of Canada. She has won many important awards for her etchings in Canada and abroad. In 1980 she became ill from exposure to acids, solvents and photoresists while teaching, and turned to drawing in ink, and painting in oil and watercolour.Since childhood her interests have been the forests and meadows where she has spent many solitary hours, drawing and photographing, collecting material to take back to the studio. The etchings and paintings that result are strongly constructed, with fine detail, and are presented as allegories.Jo Manning reverted from Jo Rothfels, to her maiden name after a divorce 1971. Curriculum VitaeBorn Sidney, BC.. 1923. Early childhood on Vancouver Island; school in Amherstburg, Ont..Honour Graduate Ontario College of Art, Toronto, l945.In 1962 began career as an etcher. Developed a unique way of etching line.Past President Canadian Society of Graphic Art, active in printmaking, founding member Print and Drawing Council of Canada.Health hazards forced the artist to change media in 1982. Moved to a rural property in Ontario, Canada 1987. Paintings and ink drawings followed. Moved to Victoria, BC. Canada 1997.THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL ETCHING BY JO MANNING FAMOUS CANADIAN ARTIST. THE NUMBER IS 23/250 LOOKS TO READ HURN OR HWM COUNTY FENCE POST (5) . THE SIZE IS 7INCH X 5 INCHES AND THE MATTING AND FRAME IS 13 INCHES BY 10 INCHES. THE MATTING WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AS IT DOES HAVE SOME DISCOLOURATION. "The Woodlot series, which began in the late '70's, contains the strongest and most evocative printed images.....a strong draughtsman, makes masterful use of line." - Nancy Tousley, The Calgary Herald I ACCEPT PAYPAL WE SHIP WORLDWIDE. I COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS. If you cannot figure shipping out by visiting canada post or USPS please email me your ZIP/POSTAL CODE along with your STATE/PROVINCE and I will get quote for you. IT IS OUR PLEASURE AND HOBBY TRAVELING TO ESTATE SALES TO FILL OUR STORE WITH INTERESTING AND SOMETIMES UNUSUAL TREASURES FOR YOU'I DESCRIBE ALL OF OUR ITEMS TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY; PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THESE ITEMS HAVE A LOT OF HISTORY TO THEM WHICH MAKES THEM VERY SPECIAL AND HAVE BEEN USED AND ENJOYED FOR MANY YEARS IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME AT AND I WILL BE GLAD TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AS QUICKLY AS I CAN. USA PRICES ARE IN THE LISTINGS. Communication is the Key to a good transaction. ! Feel Free To Ask Questions About Our Listings at any time! I WILL BE GLAD TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AS QUICKLY AS WE CAN. read more

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