A Spanish Good Friday (Ronda). 1925. Drypoint. Dodgson 412.xviii/xxix. 12 1/2 x 8 1/8 (sheet 15 x 12 1/2).
es of Fine Prints. A rich impression with velvety drypoint burr. Printed on smooth simili-Japan paper with full margins. Annotated by Bone 'XXV XVIII' in the lower margin. Signed in pencil by Bone. A rare example of state 18. $5,500.
A Spanish Good Friday (Ronda). 1925. Drypoint. Dodgson 412.xxix. 12 1/2 x 8 1/8 (sheet 15 x 10 1/8). Edition 160 in 29 states. Illustrated: Zigrosser: Six Centuries of Fine Prints. A rich impression with velvety drypoint burr. Printed on smooth simili-Japan paper with full margins. Signed 'Muirhead Bone' in pencil, lower right. The thumbprint in the center of the bottom sheet is likely to be the artist's. $5,000.
The image depicts the festival at the culmination of Passion Week. The traditional mourning procession proceeds through the streets of Ronda as the crowd carrying banners with the crucified Christ approaches. Shadows cast by dark figures in pointed canonical hats add an eerie tone to the composition. A Spanish Good Friday is one of the iconic images ofthe British Etching Revival.
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