From:Williamson Art Gallery and Museum
Name/TitleMarché du Faouet
About this objectEtching depicting various figures in a market scene in the French commune of Faouet. A number of Denise Brown's etchings depict similar urban landscapes in French communes.
Brown was a British artist renowned for her mastery of traditional etching techniques, working well into the late 20th century when many had moved to more modern methods. She trained at the Royal College of Art in 1935 under two of Britain’s most respected engravers, Malcolm Osborne and Robert Sargent Austin, both of whom were pivotal figures in the British etching revival. In 1936 she won the prestigious Rome Scholarship in Engraving and a Travelling Scholarship. As well as her technical skill, many of Brown’s works are signified by her depictions of women in various leisure and skilled pursuits.
MakerBrown, Denise (1911-1998)
Maker Roleprintmaker
Period20th century
Style and IconographyLandscape
Style and IconographyEtching Revival
Style and IconographyUrban Landscape
Inscription and MarksIn pencil on reverse: "Marché du Faouet etching"
In pencil along bottom: "6/30 Denise Brown"
Techniqueetching on paper
Measurementsprint height: 17cm
print width: 21.5cm
mount height: 48.5cm
mount width: 40cm
Subject and Association Keywordsmarket
Subject and Association KeywordsFrance
Subject and Association KeywordsFaouet, France
Named CollectionAlbert Taylor Collection
Credit LinePresented by Albert Taylor
Object Typeprint
Object numberBIKGM.9217
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved