William Lionel Wyllie - Early 20th Century Etching The Clyde at Govan

Description

A meticulously detailed harbour scene by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931), one of the premier marine artists of his day. The scene depicts the industry, toil, and sublime beauty of a busy industrial harbour. Wyllie chooses not to focus on grand, beautiful sailing ships, but instead depicts the cargo ships and tug boats, smoke billowing from their engines. The work is signed in graphite to the lower left and is well presented in a gilt frame with a washline mount. On paper.

Condition

Signs of wear consistent with age, including discolouration and light foxing to the paper. Light scuffs and scratches to the frame. Overall, the artwork is in good condition for its age.

Size

22.5 x 51cm (8.9" x 20.1")
Plate: 20.5 x 50cm (8.1" x 19.7")
Framed Size: 41 x 70cm (16.1" x 27.6")

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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.