Primary Artist

Christian Waller (1894–1954)

Title

The Lords of the Flame

Date made

1932

Reference

Butler (1992), 35f

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

relief

Technique

linocut, printed in black ink, from one block

Matrix size

31.8 x 13.5 cm (printed image)

Edition information

proposed book edition of 150 (only about 30 bound up, the numbering was not chronological but based on the numerology of the purchaser); additional proofs.

Subject category

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book

Subject description

Three men carrying and riding flames to earth. Six-pointed star of the theosophists on their chests, zodiac sign for Aries appears top right.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

39114

Creators

Waller, Christian. | (1894–1954) Australian | Female | artist

Last Updated

19 Mar 2013