Frederick Marriott (1860-1941) - Early 20th Century Etching Rue Gubernatis

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Description

A finely detailed etching of the Rue Gubernatis in Nice, France. With figures working and talking in the street and washing hung from balconies, the scene feels lively and vibrant. Titled and signed in graphite below the plate line.

Condition

Overall, the condition is good. Slight discolouration and dirtying to the paper.

Size

28 x 22.5cm (11.0" x 8.9")
Sheet: 44 x 28cm (17.3" x 11.0")
Plate: 28 x 22.5cm (11.0" x 8.9")

Artist Biography

Frederick Marriott (1860-1941) RE RBC ARCA was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England. He received his early training in the Coalbrookdale school of Art, and at the age of fourteen went to work as a pottery painter in a factory. In 1879 he gained a National Scholarship at the Royal College of Art where he studied for three years. Marriott then worked as a designer and illustrator to Marcus Wood and Company. He later became Chief Designer with Eyre and Spottiswood. He practised repoussé work, wood carving, enamelling and modelling, and produced some fine panels in modelled gesso with mother-of-pearl inlay. Marriott exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, and at the Paris Salon. He was Design Master at Blackheath Art School, Headmaster of the Onslow College Art School, Chelsea, and Headmaster at Goldsmith's Institute. He was a member of the Arts and Crafts Society, also the Art Workers' Guild.

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SKU su469
Artist Frederick Marriott (1860-1941)
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 28.0 x 22.5cm
Medium Etching
Style Realism
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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