Hedley Fitton (1858 –1929) - Early 20th Century Etching Devorgilla Bridge

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Description

An accomplished etching by the well listed, English printmaker, Hedley Fitton. The artist has used a range of marks to build detail into this river scene of Devorgilla Bridge. Signed in graphite below the plate. On laid.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and light foxing. A previous frame has left a faded border to the paper. There is one small pinhole visible in the top right-hand corner.

Size

29 x 20cm (11.4" x 7.9")

Artist Biography

Hedley Fitton (1858 –1929) was an English engraver and printmaker noted mainly for his architectural etchings. His etchings included street scenes and important cathedrals in London, Florence, Edinburgh, and Paris. In 1907 the Société des Artistes Français awarded Fitton a gold medal for his work.

His work was exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers, Royal Watercolour Association and at the Paris Salon.[3] His work is also held in the permanent collections of several institutions worldwide.

Location

Dumfries, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom

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SKU rk260
Artist Hedley Fitton (1858 –1929)
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 29 x 20cm
Medium Etching
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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