For the Month of January, the Marvin Gelber Print & Drawing Study Centre (P&D) is featuring the artist Frans Masereel. Masereel was the inventor of the wordless book, an influencer of the graphic novel, and an inspiration to Art Spiegelman.
Le Baiser, 1924 – woodcut on paper
OPEN DOOR – Every Wednesday, 1-8 pm
This month, featuring works by Frans Masereel. Works in the collection by other artists may be requested until 4:15 pm.
P&D MONTHLY TALKS – Friday January 9, 11-12 noon
* Topic: Frans Masereel and 1920s Paris: Watercolours and Woodcuts
* Speaker: P&D Volunteer Edith Layne
ABOUT THE MARVIN GELBER PRINT & DRAWING STUDY CENTRE
The Marvin Gelber Print and Drawing Study Centre is a state-of-the-art Print Room dedicated to the study of prints, drawings, and photographs. It opened in 1993 and houses a collection of over 20,000 works on paper dating from the 13th century to the present day.