From:Williamson Art Gallery and Museum

Name/TitleStreet in Quimperlé

About this objectEtching depicting a shopfront on a cobbled street in Quimperlé, France.

Denise 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 both labour and leisure activities.

MakerBrown, Denise (1911-1998)

Maker Roleprintmaker

Period20th century

Style and IconographyEtching Revival

Style and IconographyUrban Landscape

Style and IconographyLandscape

Inscription and MarksIn pencil along bottom: "8/30 Denise Brown"
In pencil on reverse: "Street in Quimperlé Etching"

Techniqueetching on paper

Measurementsprint height: 19.5cm
print width: 26.5cm

mount height: 40.5cm
mount width: 48.5cm

Subject and Association KeywordsQuimperlé, France

Subject and Association KeywordsFrance

Subject and Association Keywordsstreet

Named CollectionAlbert Taylor Collection

Credit LinePresented by Albert Taylor

Object Typeprint

Object numberBIKGM.9191

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