Nathaniel Sparks RE (1880-1956) - Graphite Drawing Mary le Port Street

Description

This meticulously detailed drawing with watercolour wash by Nathaniel Sparks RE (1880-1956) depicts Mary le Port Street in Bristol, where the artist was born and received his initial artistic training. Signed to the lower margin. Well presented in a wooden frame with a subtle gold trim. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and light foxing to the paper. Marks and scuffs to the frame.

Size

30.5 x 20cm (12.0" x 7.9")
Framed Size: 50 x 36cm (19.7" x 14.2")

Collection Information

Meticulously detailed and finely observed, these topographical prints by the artist Nathaniel Sparks (1880-1956) showcase his mastery of line and appreciation for landscape and architecture.

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Artist Biography

Nathaniel Sparks, R.E. (1880–1956), was a distinguished British painter and printmaker best known for his mastery of etching and his sensitive depictions of urban and rural scenes. Born in Bristol, England, Sparks studied at the Bristol School of Art before continuing his training at the Royal College of Art in London, where he developed a lifelong interest in the expressive potential of printmaking. Over his career, he became a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers (R.E.), exhibiting regularly at the Royal Academy and other major galleries. His work often reflected the quiet beauty of everyday life, rendered with technical precision and a keen sense of atmosphere.