William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931) - 20th Century Etching A Windy Day at Sea

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Description

A delightful nautical etching by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931). Several small sailing boats navigate rough waters, their masts leaning with the wind. Signed in graphite to the lower left. Well presented in a dark wooden frame. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age, including some discolouration and foxing. Wear and scuffs to the frame.

Size

9.5 x 36.5cm (3.7" x 14.4")
Framed Size: 28.5 x 58cm (11.2" x 22.8")

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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.

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SKU su406
Frame Colour dark brown
Artist William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 9.5 x 36.5cm
Medium Etching
Style Realism
Subject Nautical
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