Alexander Brantingham Simpson RI - Fourteen Early 20th Century Etchings

Description

Alexander Brantingham Simpson RI - Fourteen Original Early 20th Century Etching. A set of fourteen prints of the same image, one of which is signed in pencil by the artist in lower left of plate. The scene depicts two finely-dressed women blowing spores towards an angelic cherub in a meadow. Signed in plate. Some creasing to paper and minor tears to edges of some of the pieces.

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

17.3 x 27.5cm (6.8" x 10.8")
Sheet: 26.5 x 37.5cm (10.4" x 14.8")
Plate: 20.5 x 29.8cm (8.1" x 11.7")

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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