Christmas Card
Privately Printed, 1930.
Printed Christmas card with drawing by Jessie M. King for her personal use. The single sheet of cream card is printed with a turquoise illustration depicting an angel tolling the bells, as birds surround her. The printed greeting reads. "Greetings from Greengate/ Ring in the New". 20 x 13cm. In beautiful condition.
'Greetings cards were always treated with great importance at Greengate' (Colin White) Each year Jessie would design and print a number of cards to be used by her and her husband, E.A. Taylor. Greengate, mentioned in the dedication, being the name of the couples beloved home in Kircudbright. Agnes Harvey was part of Jessie's circle of artist friends during her years at the Glasgow School of Art. Harvey studied silver-smithing in London before returning to teach at GSA and eventually joining the artist's colony in Kircubright. The two women remained friends throughout their adult life, with Jessie sending Agnes inscribed copies of most of her major books. Agnes was known particularly for her decorative metalware and beaten copper work.
PROVENANCE: From the estate of Agnes Bankier Harvey, fellow Glasgow School Artist and Kirkcudbright resident, sold with her effects at Sotheby's in May 1982.
Stock ID: 39499
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