VINTAGE ETCHING ON PAPER | BY GEORGE HENRY DOWNING | 'DERWENT WATER', THE LAKE DISTRICT
This is a beautiful etching on paper framed under glass & as marked it depicts a pastoral fishing scene by the water, pencil signed by artist ‘Geo H Downing’ RBA
‘Derwent Water’ is a lake in the Lake District in North West England, immediately south of Keswick. Literally ‘Derwent’ meaning ‘River with oak trees’ & this lake is known for its scenic hilly views & for fishing.
George Henry Downing was a British artist born in Portsmouth in 1878.
Known for his watercolour paintings of architecture, seascapes, cityscapes, and
landscapes.
’RBA’ Stands for The Royal Society of British Artists
On the back: Original frame marking label:
’TRADEMARK ‘MADE IN ENGLAND’ SERIAL NO 4189 NORMILL’
11” W x 9.5” H x .5” D (frame depth) Framed dimensions
In excellent vintage condition, as found, in original black wooden frame, with textured hardback & ready to hang with original brass toggle
This is a beautiful etching on paper framed under glass & as marked it depicts a pastoral fishing scene by the water, pencil signed by artist ‘Geo H Downing’ RBA
‘Derwent Water’ is a lake in the Lake District in North West England, immediately south of Keswick. Literally ‘Derwent’ meaning ‘River with oak trees’ & this lake is known for its scenic hilly views & for fishing.
George Henry Downing was a British artist born in Portsmouth in 1878.
Known for his watercolour paintings of architecture, seascapes, cityscapes, and
landscapes.
’RBA’ Stands for The Royal Society of British Artists
On the back: Original frame marking label:
’TRADEMARK ‘MADE IN ENGLAND’ SERIAL NO 4189 NORMILL’
11” W x 9.5” H x .5” D (frame depth) Framed dimensions
In excellent vintage condition, as found, in original black wooden frame, with textured hardback & ready to hang with original brass toggle
This is a beautiful etching on paper framed under glass & as marked it depicts a pastoral fishing scene by the water, pencil signed by artist ‘Geo H Downing’ RBA
‘Derwent Water’ is a lake in the Lake District in North West England, immediately south of Keswick. Literally ‘Derwent’ meaning ‘River with oak trees’ & this lake is known for its scenic hilly views & for fishing.
George Henry Downing was a British artist born in Portsmouth in 1878.
Known for his watercolour paintings of architecture, seascapes, cityscapes, and
landscapes.
’RBA’ Stands for The Royal Society of British Artists
On the back: Original frame marking label:
’TRADEMARK ‘MADE IN ENGLAND’ SERIAL NO 4189 NORMILL’
11” W x 9.5” H x .5” D (frame depth) Framed dimensions
In excellent vintage condition, as found, in original black wooden frame, with textured hardback & ready to hang with original brass toggle
