Fred A. Farrell (1882-1935) - Signed Early 20th Century Etching Royal Windsor

Description

A marvelously etched rendition of Windsor Castle from Fred A. Farrell. The artwork shows strong plate lines and has various blind stamps to the bottom left. Signed in graphite. On the reverse is an inscribed label stating the artist's name and that this print is one of 150, and that the plate was destroyed after the run of 150 prints. Well presented in a thin black frame with a cream mount. On wove.

Condition

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

Size

21 x 34.3cm (8.3" x 13.5")
Framed Size: 41.7 x 56.4cm (16.4" x 22.2")

Artist Biography

Fred A. Farrell (1882-1935) was an etcher and painter of portraits and topographical subjects. He was largely self-taught but did receive some assistance from his friend Muirhead Bone. He etched views of London, Glasgow, Paris, and other European cities some of which were shown at the RA, RSA, GI, Connell and Sons and at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. His work is in the collections of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow and Paisley Art Gallery.

Location

Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom, SL4 1NJ