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E. M. Synge A.R.E (1860-1913)-Signed 1906 Etching St George's Maggiore, Venice
Description
A tranquil etching depicting a peaceful afternoon at St George's Maggiore, Venice. The artwork has strong plate lines and is signed and dated on the plate, as well as below the plate lines in graphite. On wove.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration.
Size
14 x 19.3cm (5.5" x 7.6")Sheet: 22 x 35.5cm (8.7" x 14") Plate: 15 x 20cm (5.9" x 7.9")
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Artist Biography
Etcher born in Great Malvern, Worcestershire the son of Reverend Francis Synge a school inspector. He entered Trinity College, Cambridge in 1878 where he read Classics obtaining an MA in 1885. He became a Land Surveyor in 1901, and while doing so took evening classes in etching at Westminster School of Art, later studying in Paris and Rome. By 1898 Synge was elected an Associate of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers and showed at Connell & Sons, Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Goupil Gallery, London Salon, Paris Salon, Royal Academy of Arts, Royal Hibernian Academy, Ridley Art Club, Goupil Gallery, London Salon, and at the Walker Art Gallery. He was the brother of the writer and playwright John Millington Synge and author Margaret B Synge. Edward married artist Freda Molony and died in Byfleet, Surrey. He left 370 etching plates at his death.
Location
Isola di S.Giorgio Maggiore, Venezia, Venezia, Città Metropolitana di Venezia, Veneto, Italy, 30133
| SKU | qh057 |
|---|---|
| Artist | E. M. Synge A.R.E 1860-1913 |
| Date | 1906 |
| Dimensions | 14 x 19.3cm |
| Medium | Etching |
| Subject | Architecture & Cityscapes |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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