Charles Oliver Murray RE (1842-1923) - Etching Chartres Cathedral Interior

Description

A well executed etching by the listed painter and etching Charles Oliver Murray RE of the interior of Chartres Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, in Chartres, France. The etching has been signed in pencil below the plate line. the location 'Chartres' has also been inscribed in pencil to the lower margin. Signed. On wove.

Condition

Overall age toning and scattered foxing present. Soft creasing to corner. There is an area of surface dirt along the top margin but this does not affect the main image, which is in good condition.

Size

44.2 x 27.1cm (17.4" x 10.7")
Sheet: 60.4 x 41.6cm (23.8" x 16.4")
Plate: 44.5 x 27.5cm (17.5" x 10.8")

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Artist Biography

Painter and etcher of architectural subjects who was born in Denholm, Roxburghshire. He was a student at the Trustees academy, later to be known as the Edinburgh College of Art before moving on to the Royal Scottish Academy Schools. By 1872 he had relocated to London where he began his career in earnest. Murray was elected a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers in 1881 and also exhibited at the Fine Art Society, Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, Royal Academy of Arts, Royal Society of British Artists and the Walker Art Gallery. Murray produced many fine etchings and engravings after the designs of such contemporary artists as Alma-Tadema and Charles Whymper.