Rowland Langmaid (1897-1956) - Early 20th Century Drypoint The Tower of London

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Description

An original early 20th century dry point by Rowland Langmaid (1897-1956), depicting a view of the Tower of London from the River Thames. The print is signed in pencil to the lower right margin, and inscribed with title to the reverse. Laid to backing card. On wove.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some mild discolouration. There is a small black ink mark visible in the margin on the right-hand side.

Size

26.1 x 19.6cm (10.3" x 7.7")
Sheet: 35 x 27cm (13.8" x 10.6")
Plate: 27.5 x 20.5cm (10.8" x 8.1")

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Artist Biography

Painter and etcher of marine subjects. He was the eldest son of Captain J Langmaid, who was an engineer in the Royal Navy. Langmaid joined the Royal Navy in 1910 and went to sea at the beginning of the World War I serving at the Dardenelles in HMS “Agamemnon” where he made official sketches for landings. After the war Rowland Langmaid studied at the Royal Academy Schools and the Royal College of Art. A highly accomplished engraver as well as a painter in oil and watercolour with a style similar to the famous marine artist W L Wyllie with whom he collaborated in Sea Fights of the Great War, 1914-18. Langmaid returned to the Active List in 1939 in the rank of Lieutenant Commander and served as official Admiralty artist to the Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean Fleet from 1941 to 1943. He died in Calle de la Bolsa, Malaga, Spain.

Location

London, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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SKU rn780
Artist Rowland Langmaid (1897-1956)
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 26.1 x 19.6cm
Medium Etching
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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