Clare Leighton: The Dignity of Rural Labor Through Wood Engraving Clare Leighton (1898-1989) was a singular figure in 20th-century art, recognized primarily for her masterful wood engravings that captured the essence of rural life and the quiet dignity of manual labor. Born in London on April 12, 1898, she possessed an uncommon blend of artistic talent and intellectual curiosity—qualities that propelled her across continents and cemen…