Bernard Carr; Schooner, 1920's

Drypoint etching drawn and etched

by

Bernard Carr

Pencil signed

Bernard James Carr; British etcher and painter who studied at the Sheffield College of Arts and Crafts and is well known for his etchings of marine subjects.

An etching which has retained its colours, bright and unfaded in black ink, with fine detail, drypoint burr and plate tone, the image measuring approximately 30 cms x 20 cms. (12 x 8 ins.) printed within a strong platemark and impression on a laid paper sheet size 42 cms x 27 cms. (16½ x 10½ ins.) with makers watermark.

Signed in pencil by the artist in the lower margin.

Unframed and unmounted, the condition of the image and sheet is very good with handling marks condusive with age.

Cat 170325-2