Lino Cutting

Black beard of Edward Teach (c.1680-1718) is one of the most infamous pirates to have ever lived. Known for his fearsome image and daring acts on land and sea throughout the West Indies and along the North American East coast, in his ship The Queen Anne’s Revenge. His legacy has been the inspiration for many depictions of pirates throughout history.

Teach inspired fear in those who came face to face with his daunting appearance. With an enormous black beard reaching his waist, Teach reportedly lit fuses in his long hair giving him a crazed and frightening appearance.

Stories of his misdeeds spread and fact and fiction blended into one. Tales of torturing prisoners., even turning on his own crew with no warning were rife and provided the pirate captain with an excellent method of maintaining order. This added to the image of terror and strengthened his position with both his crew and enemies.

Each hand made A3 wanted poster – Lino print of ‘The Notorious Pyrate Captain Black Beard’ are limited edition with a run of only 50, signed by the artist Ian Leaver-Blaxstone.

They are printed on Kahdi Handmade Rag Paper 210gsm.

Please note staining may be slightly different to pictured, as these are all hand made.