Michael A Richecoeur (b.1946) - 20th Century Etching Prawning Evening

Description

A crisp and well executed etching using dry point and acid bath techniques, showing two figures hunting for prawns in the shallows of a coastal cove under a vibrant sunset. The artist has signed, inscribed and numbered (12/150) to the lower left and the etching has been presented in a simple pine frame with card mount. On wove.

Condition

In fine condition.

Size

52.5 x 31.8cm (20.7" x 12.5")
Framed Size: 69.5 x 49cm (27.4" x 19.3")

Artist Biography

Elected to the Printmakers Council of Great Britain when the was still in his early twenties,
Following graduation from Portsmouth College of Art in 1965, Richecoeur was admitted to Royal College of Art – A further offer of a Fellowship at Yale University in 1970 completed Richecoeur’s training and provided enriching experience in the medium of his speciality – colour etching.
Whilst at the RCA his tutors included: David Hockney, Elizabeth Frink and Patrick Procktor and the photographers John Hedgecoe and Michael Langford.
the was also involved with Sir Hugh Casson (a past President of The Royal Academy) and Lady Casson in textile commissions for Harrods of London.
the lives and works in his native Jersey where the has established a fully-equipped working studio.