William Lionel Wyllie (1851–1931) - 1911 Etching Hot Walls, Portsmouth

Description

A delightful etching by listed artist William Lionel Wyllie R.A., R.I., R.E. The scene depicts the Hot Walls in Portsmouth a structure built out of Flemish bond brickwork in the 17th century. By the early 19th century it's four chamber tunnels enabled Portsmouth to become the most fortified city in the world due to its ideal storage system for weapons. Signed in graphite to the lower left. Published in 1911 by W.R. Howell & Co. Presented in a black frame with a gilt slip. On paper.

Condition

There is some light wear to the frame.

Size

20 x 50cm (7.9" x 19.7")
Framed Size: 58 x 76cm (22.8" x 29.9")

Artist Biography

W.L.Wyllie was an artist in oil, watercolour, etching and aquatint of marine and tidal Thames subjects. W.L.Wyllie was born in London on 5th July 1851, son of William Morison Wyllie and brother of Charles Wyllie. W.L.Wyllie studied art at the Heatherleys in 1865, and at the Royal Academy Schools between 1866-69, winning the Turner Medal 1869. W.L.Wyllie was the father of Harold Wyllie. W.L.Wyllie lived in Portsmouth for many years from 1907 and died in London on 6th April 1931. Acknowledged as one of the leading marine artists at the turn of the century. Marine paint to the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Ryde. Work in the National Maritime Museum.

Location

Portsmouth, Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom