Favorskii R1 of 2

Favorskii Reel 1 of 2 Moscow Popular Science Film Studio CU Russian engraver Vladimir Favorskii w/ etching knife blade cutting wood block; absolute black and white shown, then etchings showing couple w/ shadows & highlights, embossed and recessed look. 03:21:54 Artist Favorskii at work cutting wood block in studio. Narrator talks about book illustration. Examples of covers showing varied styles. Typeface shown. Figurative illustrations. 03:26:23 CU carving and turning block as point makes fine lines. Inking and applying paper, pushing or rubbing paper in, then pulling print to show buck deer and markings. Other prints. Continued... Graphic Art; Engravings; Educational Film;