This print was commissioned by William Peck of the Oberlin College Alumni Association for use during the college's 2001 Commencement Weekend. Peters Hall, an example of American Gothic architecture, was described as "the most perfect college building in the United States" at its dedication in 1887. Slated for demolition a few years ago, Peters Hall was saved by a coalition of concerned alumni. I am a 1970 graduate of Oberlin, a liberal arts college in northern Ohio. The woodblock measures 5 x 7 inches.

Randy Miller

Wood Engravings

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Peters Hall, Oberlin College

When you purchase Peters Hall by Randy Miller, you are acquiring an original work of art, engraved by hand in wood and printed by the artist. It is not a photographic or digital reproduction.

A note about Editions: The prints are not strictly limited in number. This is due to the durability of boxwood, my choice of wood for engraving. It is an extremely dense hardwood capable of yielding thousands of prints with no noticeable deterioration. I therefore number my prints in Editions of 200, succeeding editions denoted by a Roman numeral “II”, “III” and so on. This allows for continued functional use of an increasingly scarce wood.

The artist uses black, oil-based ink on smooth, Welsh cream-colored paper called basingwerk. The print is signed, titled and numbered in pencil by the artist and enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve. The print is suitable for matting and framing. Shipped via USPS Priority Mail.

  1. • Peters Hall, Oberlin College

  2. • Edition I

  3. • Actual image size, 5”x7”

  4. • $50

  1. • Peters Hall, Oberlin College

  2. • Edition I

  3. • Actual image size, 5”x7”

  4. • $50