William Walcot, R.E. 1874-1943.
The Ospedale San Marco (The Hospital of St. Marks). 1920. Etching with drypoint and aquatint. Dickins 67. 4 11/16 x 7 (sheet 9 3/8 x 12). Venice set, # 3. Edition 415. A rich impression printed on 'J Green + Son' wove paper. Very slight mat line, otherwise in excellent condition. Signed in pencil. $650.
Soon after Walcot's arrival in England, the Fine Art Society, sponsored a trip sent to Italy. This scene is one of four small drypoints which resulted from the artist’s stay in Venice. The complete set consists of: The Doge's Palace, San Marco, Library of San Marco, Hospital of San Marco,.
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