William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931) - Framed Etching Sea Scouts at Old Portsmoth

Description

An original etching by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931). The scene depicts a panoramic view of old Portsmouth harbour, showing a group of Sea Scouts preparing to row to HMS Victory, which is visible in the background. The print is pencil signed below plate lines. Presented in a vintage black frame. On laid.

Condition

Even discolouration to the paper. Light surface wear to the frame. Overall, the artwork presents in good condition.

Size

14.5 x 24.5cm (5.7" x 9.6")
Framed Size: 28.5 x 36.5cm (11.2" x 14.4")

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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.