Rowland Langmaid (1897-1956) - 1919 Etching St Paul's From the River

Description

An original early 20th century etching of St Paul's Cathedral from across the River Thames, by Rowland Langmaid (1897-1956). The artist has signed and dated in the plate. The print is also signed in graphite to the lower margin, with an academy proof stamp in the lower left-hand corner. On paper laid to card.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some very minor discolouration and foxing.

Size

25.7 x 19.5cm (10.1" x 7.7")
Sheet: 38.5 x 28.7cm (15.2" x 11.3")
Plate: 27.5 x 21cm (10.8" x 8.3")

Artist Biography

Painter and printmaker specialising in marine subjects, commissioned in the Royal Navy, rising to lieutenant-commander. He studied with the sea painter W L Wyllie. Showed extensively at Abbey Gallery, RA and Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. Among prints of his pictures published by W R Deighton & Sons were HMS Victory in Portsmouth Harbour and HMS Victory Under Sail. Accuracy of detail was a characteristic of Langmaid’s work. Lived in London.

Text source: 'Artists in Britain Since 1945' by David Buckman (Art Dictionaries Ltd, part of Sansom & Company)

Location

London, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom