International studio (57.1915/1916)

The Wood-Cuts of T. Sturge Moore


“ GO WASH ”

DESIGNED AND ENGRAVED BY T. STURGE MOORE


“THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT”

DESIGNED AND ENGRAVED BY T. STURGE MOORE

Phcedra, which was exhibited with the Society of
Twelve in 1908, is one of the most deeply tragic
of all his designs. The Centaur's First-Love was
exhibited in 1909. It took the place of an earlier
version of the same subject which was condemned
by an artist for whom Moore has the greatest
affection and respect. As both versions are here
reproduced, the published and the condemned, our
readers can amuse themselves by comparing the
two efforts. Personally I think I should vote for

the earlier and condemned version, in spite of a
certain weakness of draughtsmanship in the cen-
taur’s up-raised arm. But Moore would sooner
spoil a design than hurt the feelings of a friend.
He has a genius for friendship, and the number of
bookplates he has made for his friends shows how
ready he is to use his talents for their pleasure.
Two of these are here reproduced : the beautiful
design made for Mr. Campbell Dodgson, and the
romantic Horses and Ships for Mr. G. H. Milsted.
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