Frank Short

Published by Seeley in 1907 and contains the six etchings by Sir Frank Short after Turner,Girtin, Bonington and Cotman. Each image c.17 x 24 cm.printed on cream wove paper with title page and contents page contained in original paper folder as issued. A scarce publication.Sir Frank Short exhibited at the RA and RI, he won gold medals at the Paris Salons and has always been recognized as a great teacher especially of etching processes. He revived the art of the mezzotint and interpreted the masters notably Turner as here. Ref. the various catalogues by Martin Hardie and Robin Garton’s British Etchers. More examples by this artist in stock.