We use cookies to make your experience better. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Learn more about our cookies policy.
William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931) - 1913 Etching Dumbarton Rock
Description
A meticulously detailed maritime scene by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931), one of the premier marine artists of his day. A vast cargo ship, smoke billowing from its smokestacks, traverses the open water, away from the industrial harbour on the distant shore. Signed in graphite to the lower left. On paper.Condition
Signs of wear consistent with age. Discolouration to the paper.
Size
20 x 49.5cm (7.9" x 19.5")Sheet: 29.5 x 55.5cm (11.6" x 21.9")
See More Like This
For our full collection of William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931) artworks click here
Artist Biography
W. L. Wyllie was an artist in oil, watercolour, etching and aquatint of marine and tidal River Thames subjects. He was born in London on 5th July 1851, son of William Morison Wyllie and brother of Charles Wyllie. Wyllie studied art at the Heatherleys in 1865, and at the Royal Academy Schools between 1866 and 1869, winning the Turner Medal in 1869. W.L.Wyllie was the father of Harold Wyllie. He 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, he was marine painter to the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. His work can be found in the National Maritime Museum.
| SKU | sw451 |
|---|---|
| Artist | William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931) |
| Date | 1913 |
| Dimensions | 20.0 x 49.5cm |
| Medium | Etching |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Nautical |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
Delivery prices for this item are as follows
Remember - we combine shipping costs for multiple purchases automatically so go through to checkout for the final price.