The tube staircase by cyril power
This is a limited edition giclee reproduction of a 1929 linocut the original is based on sketches power made in 1927 of the staircase at russell square underground station london power trained as an architect before studying at the grosvenor school of art here he explores with fascinated detail both the architectonic boldness of the staircase but also the reflected light as in geometric symmetry it alternately illuminates and casts shadows on the walls of the stairwell click