Michael Chaplin RE (b.1943) - Signed & Framed 1979 Etching Wood Burning

Description

An expressive and detailed landscape etching, entitled 'Wood Burning' and depicting rural arable fields with a bonfire, by the artist Michael Chaplin RE (b.1943). Well-known for his etchings, here the artist has used subtle colouring and dynamic but detailed areas to define the composition. Well-presented in a blue mount and gilt frame. Inscribed '117/150'. Signed and dated and inscribed. On wove.

Condition

In fine condition overall. There is some staining to the lower edge of the blue mount, and only minor scuffing to the frame.

Size

37.5 x 50cm (14.8" x 19.7")
Framed Size: 61.8 x 72.8cm (24.3" x 28.7")

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Artist Biography

Michael Chaplin (b.1943) is a printmaker born at St. Neots in Huntingdonshire. He studied graphic design at Watford College of Art, 1961-64. After a three year period of teaching, he went on to develop his printmaking skills by enrolling for a post graduate course at Brighton College of Art, 1967-68. Since then time he has lectured on printmaking at various Art colleges & Polytechnics. Chaplin is a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition as well as the Royal Watercolour Society open exhibition.

He was elected an Associate of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers in 1968. Having served as honorary secretary for three years he is now vice-president. He was elected an Associate of the RWS in 1993 and has written an encyclopaedia on Watercolour Techniques. He has work in public and private collections which include the Daily Express and King Constantine of the Hellenes.