Musicians of the Goddess,, (undated)

Lubell 6/13: 96a-c

Colored white line woodcut prints of three stylized figures playing different instruments, including a flute, [cymbals] and something akin to a harmonica. Assuming that the mythical status of the title is literal, these could refer to a number of deities, such as the Greek muses. For prints 96a&b, the style focuses much more on the elaborate white lines used for detailing (there is no black ink in the piece), with the red, purplish-pink, and green/brown/grey for each person mainly for distinction and visual impact (yellow is also used for hands and instruments, and a beige or tan for the background). Signed Winifred Milius Lubell. Print 96b is printed on yellow-green rice paper and had the notation #2 Musicians of the Goddess on the verso of the original matting. Print 96c is in pinks, blues and greens. See woodblock, Musicians (Lubell 462, Box 30).

96a – 32 x 25.9 cm

96b – 31.6 x 24.8 cm