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THE ICON:
Walter Kittredge Foster in 1855 developed the design to enable high-volume manufacturing. He founded the first pencil sharpener company in the world, distributing sharpeners across Europe and America.
It is such a humble desktop tool that its sculptural simplicity lies in plain sight, its tapered wedge-like form and striated detail, a true sculptural discovery. At less than an inch in length, it exhibits a range of graphic textures on every surface. The overall outline cast in alloy appears more like an example of modernist architecture rather than a domestic staple.
The photograph explores the simplicity of the brutal shape and the hard shaft of light channelled through the conical aperture between the blade and housing.
The Print:
Every ICONICA EDITIONS print is a museum-grade fine art giclée, printed on archival 100% cotton rag paper for unparalleled longevity and a beautifully matte, texture-rich finish. It is presented in a protective white print display box, ready to frame.
BESPOKE REQUESTS:
All Iconica Edition prints are available in larger sizes, if you would like to discuss a bespoke print size, please complete the form:
