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Peter Ford RE RWA (b.1937) - Framed Contemporary Etching February - The Thaw
Description
One of a series of etchings by British artist Peter Ford, depicting country landscapes at different times of the year. This particular etching was based on a view near the Forest of Clun, Shropshire. Signed and inscribed in graphite. Editioned 18/100. Well presented in a gilt frame, with wash line mount. Glazed. Fixed to the reverse is a RA exhibition label, dated 2000. On paper.Condition
In fine condition.
Size
10 x 14.2cm (3.9" x 5.6")Framed Size: 28.6 x 30.5cm (11.3" x 12")
Artist Biography
Painter and printmaker born in Hereford where he attended his local school of art, 1955-56. He undertook a teachers training course at St. Mary’s College in Twickenham before furthering his art studies at Brighton College of Art, 1960-61. He later attended the Institute of Education, London University, 1966-67 where he obtained a diploma in education specifically for maladjusted children. Ford has exhibited regularly since the 1970’s at venues that include the RA, RWA, Printmakers Council and at international print exhibitions in Berlin 1990, Biella 1990, Dublin 1990, Kanagawa 1989, Ukraine 1990 and Varna 1989. His awards include the 2nd Irish Miniature Print Exhibition, First prize, Dublin 1990, International Miniature Print Biennale, John Szoke Gallery prize, New York 1989, 8th British International Print Biennale, Lowick House/Barcham Green prize, Bradford 1984. Ford is an elected member of the RE and RWA. Since 1994 has produced monotypes, relief prints and collagraphs from wood and found materials. Ford also makes artists books and artworks with recycled and hand cast paper. Since 1987, Ford has been a director of Off-Centre Gallery, Bristol. Examples of his work are in the collections of Arts Council of the Isle of Man, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, Bristol City Museum, James Joyce Museum, Sandy Cove, Dublin, V&A, National Trust of Scotland, Edinburgh, Tate Gallery, London, Worthing Museum, Sussex, Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris, Brunico Civic Museum, Independent Museum of Contemporary Art, Lvov, Ukraine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, Minia University, Egypt, Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, Portland Art Museum, Oregon, USA and the Museum of Decorative Arts, Paris.
Location
Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
| SKU | rj817 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Peter Ford RE RWA (b.1937) |
| Date | Contemporary |
| Dimensions | 10 x 14.2cm |
| Medium | Etching |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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