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Never Saying a Word

1984

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Never Saying a Word

1984

Physical Qualities Wood engraving, Sheet: 325 × 255 mm. (12 13/16 × 10 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Ryda Hecht Levi Collection of Illustrated Books, Gift under the Will of Ryda H. Levi
Object Number 2009.240.16
Moser’s eye for detail and ability as a storyteller are clearly evident in his illustrations for "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", just as they are in "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland". Moser tailors the style and sensibility of his wood engravings to the narrative of each author, always considering how best to immerse the reader in the story at hand. "Huckleberry Finn" includes sober portraits and haunting landscapes that ground the reader in Mark Twain’s depiction of the Deep South and underscore the harsh realities explored in the novel.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2009; Ryda H. Levi, Baltimore
Rena Hoisington, BMA, "Off the Shelf: Modern and Contemporary Artists' Books," May Gallery, March 12 - June 25, 2017.

Artist

Barry Moser

1939–1939

American, born 1940
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Author

Mark Twain

1834–1909

American, 1835-1910
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Printer/Publisher

Pennyroyal Press

2000–2000

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