Valerie Thornton (1931-1991) - Framed 20th Century Aquatint Fermignano

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Description

Typical of Thornton's oeuvre, this beautiful aquatint details the magnificent medieval town of Fermignano, its famous Roman bridge, and flowing falls. Signed, dated, and titled in pencil below the plate lines. Editioned 23/75. Presented in a gilt-effect frame. On wove. On wove.

Condition

In fine condition.

Size

38 x 53.5cm (15" x 21.1")
Framed Size: 60 x 81.5cm (23.6" x 32.1")

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 to 1953. 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 watercolors was held in 1960. Thornton’s work is to be found in several public collections both in Britain and America.

Location

Fermignano, Fermignano, Province of Pesaro and Urbino, Marche, Italy, 61033

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SKU sh941
Artist Valerie Thornton (1931-1991)
Date 20th Century
Dimensions 38 x 53.5cm
Medium Aquatint
Style Realism
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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