William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931) - Framed Etching Two Merchant Ships

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Description

An original etching by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931) depicting two large merchant ships, one discharging cargo on the edge of a busy port. Presented behind glass in a gilt effect frame. Signed and inscribed in plate. Pencil signed below plate lines. On paper.

Condition

Light wear to the gilt effect frame and discolouration to the card mount. The overall condition of the print is very good.

Size

12 x 27.5cm (4.7" x 10.8")
Framed Size: 29.5 x 44.5cm (11.6" x 17.5")

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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 sw878
Frame Colour gold
Artist William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)
Date Late 19th Century
Dimensions 12.0 x 27.5cm
Medium Etching
Style Realism
Subject Nautical
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