William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931) - Framed Early 20th Century Etching Syracuse

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Description

A fine nautical etching by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931). Syracuse, Sicily, with sailing vessels and Maniace Castle in view. Signed in graphite below plate lights. Framed & mounted. On paper.

Condition

Minor mount burn and light foxing to the etching. Small marks/scuffs to the contemporary black frame. The overall condition of the artwork is very good.

Size

16 x 37.5cm (6.3" x 14.8")
Framed Size: 42.5 x 61cm (16.7" x 24.0")

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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 sw106
Artist William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 16.0 x 37.5cm
Medium Etching
Style Realism
Subject Nautical
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