Alexander Brantingham Simpson RI - Early 20th Century Etching

Description

Alexander Brantingham Simpson RI - Original Early 20th Century Etching. Inscribed with a line from Omar Khayyam's poem, 'Rubáiyát', translated from Persian by Edward FitzGerald: "Then to the rolling Heav'n itself I cried." Monogrammed in Plate.On laid. Small tear to lower side.

Alexander Brantingham Simpson R.I. (fl.1904-1931). From a large collection of watercolours and etchings by a talented yet obscure artist. Some are signed and all are undoubtedly by the same hand.

Size

17.6 x 28cm (6.9" x 11")
Sheet: 17.6 x 28cm (6.9" x 11")
Plate: 25 x 37cm (9.8" x 14.6")

Collection Information

From a collection of haunting and beautiful early-20th century drypoint etchings by Alexander Brantingham Simpson R.I. Using theological and mythological motifs throughout his artworks, Brantingham Simpson's artworks illustrate the fascination with romanticism and symbolism that defined this period of British art.

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