Vintage Original 1920s Framed Etching by Francis Sydney Unwin
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This lovely limited edition etching signed by British artist Francis Sydney Unwin (1885-1925) is sure to make any wall look instantly better.
Unwin was know for many disciplines within the arts but was best known as a wood-engraver, lithographer, etcher of architectural subjects and landscapes and as an author.
This particular etching depicts Mt Della Disgarzia in Italy, the heavy lines and high contrast of the monochrome pallet making it extremely eye catching and dramatic. Signed by the artist with a limited run of 40.
The previous owner of this piece was a big fan of Unwin's work and had writing published about his work depicting mountains in the Alpine Journal of 1947 (see text attached to back).
Also attached is a sticker from where the art work was originally purchased from. The Medici Society Ltd was founded in 1908 by Philip Lee Warner and Eustace Gurney. The company's original aim was to bring artists' work to the appreciation of a wider public through technically cutting edge high-end colour reproductions, with subjects chosen for their artistic value, beauty or sentiment sold "for the lowest price commercially possible".
In general good condition with light wear commensurate with age. Measures approximately 68cm wide, 60cm tall and 2cm deep.
Check out the British Museum for over 100 examples of Unwin's extensive work.
Unwin was know for many disciplines within the arts but was best known as a wood-engraver, lithographer, etcher of architectural subjects and landscapes and as an author.
This particular etching depicts Mt Della Disgarzia in Italy, the heavy lines and high contrast of the monochrome pallet making it extremely eye catching and dramatic. Signed by the artist with a limited run of 40.
The previous owner of this piece was a big fan of Unwin's work and had writing published about his work depicting mountains in the Alpine Journal of 1947 (see text attached to back).
Also attached is a sticker from where the art work was originally purchased from. The Medici Society Ltd was founded in 1908 by Philip Lee Warner and Eustace Gurney. The company's original aim was to bring artists' work to the appreciation of a wider public through technically cutting edge high-end colour reproductions, with subjects chosen for their artistic value, beauty or sentiment sold "for the lowest price commercially possible".
In general good condition with light wear commensurate with age. Measures approximately 68cm wide, 60cm tall and 2cm deep.
Check out the British Museum for over 100 examples of Unwin's extensive work.