A Compellingly, Strange Etching by Percy Lancaster (1878 - 1951) which is entitled "Three Old Breton Women".
Etching and drypoint on paper. Number 26 from a limited edition of 40. Signed in pencil bottom right
Percy Lancaster studied at the Manchester School of Art and later at the Southport School of Art. He was a major Edwardian artist who exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy, Royal Institute, and the Royal Watercolour Society. Lancaster was not only a superb watercolourist but also produced stunning, technically accomplished etchings, such as this strange image.
In the mid-1920s the artist travelled to Brittany in France - his etchings reveal his fascination with old Breton peasant women. His print editions were generally small often only 35 - 45 impressions being made of each image.
He was elected an Associate of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers in 1910. His work is in a number of public museums and galleries nationwide - including the V&A, London, Manchester, Liverpool, Hull, Oldham, Huddersfield, Preston, Leicester, Eastbourne, Newport, and Portsmouth.
This print is being sold unframed and without a window mount; as a loose sheet
It is in excellent condition and will look fabulous when re-framed for display.
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