Museum number
2019.14
Object
The Miller's Tale II, from 'The Canterbury Tales II' series, by Elisabeth Frink (1930–1993), 1972, etching with aquatint on copper, Unsigned and uneditioned Publisher: Leslie Waddington Prints Ltd CR 61, p.133
On display?
No

Further description

Simple name
plain etching
Dimensions
50cm (h) x 34cm (w)
One of Chaucer’s bawdier narratives of lust and revenge, Frink’s interpretation is a reminder of her robust sense of humour. Most of the etchings were unmodified; however, the flame in this image was added after the aquatint was applied, possibly by scraping the surface of the metal plate.

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