Ernest George R.A (1839-1922) - Signed Late 19th Century Giclee Frankfort

Description

A brilliant etching from Ernest George depicting the gothic architecture of Frankfurt, Germany. The artwork is signed and inscribed on the plate as well as in graphite in the bottom right-hand corner. There are prominent plate marks. On wove.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration.

Size

19.2 x 13.5cm (7.6" x 5.3")
Sheet: 36.7 x 26.8cm (14.4" x 10.6")
Plate: 22.5 x 17.7cm (8.9" x 7")

Artist Biography

Sir Ernest George RA (1839-1922) was a British architect, landscape and architectural watercolourist, and etcher.

Born in London, Ernest George began his architectural training in 1856, under Samuel Hewitt, coupled with studies at the Royal Academy Schools 1857–59. After a short period in the office of Allen Boulnois, he went on a sketching tour of France and Germany, which inspired him to the architectural style that would make him famous.