This is one of a few charming little etchings by William Walcot available in my online store. They are all genuine pencil signed original drypoint etchings and in good condition and framed - all ready for you to hang.
This one has a simple gold-coloured frame. The fine condition of this one has been taken into account in my pricing.
This little gem of an etching drypoint is very ethereal in feel.
It shows a view of Fleet Street - when it was the hub of the newspaper industry in London. Walcot depicts the buildings and features of historical interest and offsets them by adding details of modern life. The image shows the former offices of the Daily Mail and the Daily Express. Walcot shows the ‘new’ Daily Express building, 121-128 Fleet Street, under construction. This building was designed in 1931 by Ellis & Clarke in association with Sir Owen Williams, it was the first curtain-wall building put up in London.
It is one of Walcot's larger drypoint etchings of a London street scene. The image measures 15.5 x 22 cm and is pencil signed. The frame is 36 x 40.5 cm.
A particularly fine print by this celebrated printmaker and in such fine condition. The sheet is free from blemishes or brown spotting - there is a tiny shadow of some time-toning in the centre - this is hardly noticeable - but I am mentioning it here for accuracy - please see my images of this area. The print is priced lower to take this into account. The print has not been glued down in the past to any old backing boards and the sheet is free - as photographed.
UK Posting Only. It will be send Next Day Special Delivery with the Royal Mail so that it is tracked and fully insured in transit - this will cost about £10 and applied to your order at the checkout.