Key Block to Illustrate Woodcutting
Arthur Allen Lewis (American, 1873–1957)
c. 1900–1924
Medium
Outline block
Classification
Woodblock
Department
Prints
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
Accession Number
1924.494
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
male
About this artwork
The block which will print the outline has now been completely cut. Ink is rolled across the surface and a sheet of paper is placed on top. Pressure is applied to the back of the sheet of paper—or the block can be put in a press—so that the ink transfers to the paper.