"The Royal Exchange and Bank of England", William Walcot, English, (1874-1943) Chalk painted plaster on panel

painted plaster on panel

(1886-1970)

handling creases to outer margins

A striking and playful mid century nautical tondo design

but fortunately print scholar Janet Flint recognized and kindly shared his identity with me

"The Royal Exchange and Bank of England", William Walcot, English, (1874-1943) Chalk painted plaster on panelDrypoint, 1924, Ed. of 150, d. 93, 4 x 5 3 4, on cream wove paper, four thinned spots with pale tape residue in margins well away from subject, lightened within mat opening, a strong impression with rich burr, signed in pencil. Drypoint is a demanding medium, and with his natural drawing skill and sound training as an architect, Walcot's mastery of the medium is most impressive; especially when he suggests vast architectural spaces rich with strolling