Master of the Burin: the Book Illustrations of John Buckland Wright

A retrospective collection of one of the greatest book illustrators of the 1930's and 1940's. John Buckland Wright is one of New Zealand's most distinguished expatriate artists, internationally renowned for his work in the graphic media.

John Buckland Wright (1897-1954) was an illustrator and engraver from Dunedin, New Zealand. After studying architecture, he turned to engraving, and became a master in the techniques of wood and copper engraving, intaglio and etching processes, with great international success.

The work of Buckland Wright is held in collections throughout the world including the Museum Meermanno, The Hague, Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris and the London institutions Victoria and Albert Museum and the Tate Gallery. A complete collection of his engravings is in the British Museum.