Valerie Thornton (1931-1991) - 1981 Aquatint Church Interior, Suffolk

Description

A beautiful etching and aquatint by the respected printmaker Valerie Thornton. This detailed representation of a Suffolk church interior is typical of Thornton's oeuvre and displays her sensitivity to texture. Her impressive technical skill allows a sculptural depiction of this detailed interior. Several of her works are owned by the Tate Gallery. Well presented in a thick ebonised wooden frame. Inscribed with the print number '34/150'. Signed. On wove.

Condition

Extremely minor foxing, overall in fine condition.

Size

76 x 57cm (29.9" x 22.4")
Framed Size: 91 x 71.5cm (35.8" x 28.1")

Artist Biography

Valerie Thornton (1931-1991) was born in London where she later studied art at the Regent Street Polytechnic School of Art from 1950-53. In 1954 she went to Paris and studied printmaking with the renowned teacher Stanley William Hayter at Atelier 17. Thornton then moved to New York where she spent two years at the Pratt Institute. Her first exhibition of etchings and watercolours was held in 1960. Thornton’s work is to be found in several public collections both in Britain and America.

Location

Suffolk, England, United Kingdom