The Exchange, an original screen print by Clive Hicks-Jenkins and the Penfold Press

The Exchange

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Clive Hicks-Jenkins

Medium: Original Screen Print

Edition Size: Limited to 75 copies

Signed and Numbered: Yes

Paper: Somerset Satin, 410gsm

Dimensions: Image size 55.5 cm x 55.5 cm; Paper size 70.5 cm x 69 cm

Shipping: Worldwide shipping available, dispatched securely from the UK via courier. This print comes with free shipping to customers within the UK.

According to the poem Gawain inhabits a landlocked world of mountains and forests; he travels on horseback, not by boat. But here is a ship, apparently at anchor beneath the walls of Fair Castle, where our hero and his host exchange gifts. Bertilak has returned from the hunt with a magnificent stag (its gaping chest reminding us of the mortal danger Gawain faces), while Gawain has accepted one kiss from Bertilak’s wife. This he now presents to his host, who leans down over him in his splendidly patterned jacket – a magician’s cloak?
James Russell

Framing advice

This print is sold unframed. As with all screen prints, we recommend framing with UV-blocking glass/perspex to preserve the quality and delicacy of this print.