Hedley Fitton (1859-1929) - Late 19th Century Etching Devorgilla Bridge

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sp921
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Description

This expressive etching captures the historic Devorgilla Bridge in Dumfries, Scotland. Signed in graphite below the plate line. Well presented in a gilt frame. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and foxing. Marks and scuffs to the frame.

Size

30.5 x 21.5cm (12.0" x 8.5")
Framed Size: 49.5 x 38.5cm (19.5" x 15.2")

Artist Biography

Hedley Fitton was an etcher and engraver born in Didsbury, Manchester. He was a pupil at Warrington School of Art and worked as an editor and illustrator for The Daily Chronicle in Manchester. Best known for his etching of architectural subjects, Fitton travelled throughout England, Scotland, France, and Italy. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers in 1908 and exhibited widely, including at the Royal Academy. Examples of his work are in the V&A, Worcester City Art Gallery, British Museum, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, Hull Art Gallery and Hereford Museum and Art Gallery amongst many others.

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SKU sp921
Frame Colour gold
Artist Hedley Fitton (1859-1929)
Date Late 19th Century
Dimensions 30.5 x 21.5cm
Medium Etching
Style Realism
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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