The British-born oil, watercolour and drypoint artist, Norman Wilkinson, was principally known for his marine subjects. An illustrator and poster artist, he also made an important contribution in both World Wars in the field of camouflage, namely dazzle camouflage
Born in Cambridge, Wilkinson studied at Southsea School of Art, where he later taught. His career in illustration began in 1898, when his work was first accepted by the Illustrated London News, for which he was to work for many years. A prolific poster artist, designing for the London and North Western Railway, and the London Midland and Scottish Railway, Wilkinson was elected to the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, becoming its President in 1936, an office he held until 1963. He was also elected Honourable Marine Painter to the Royal Yacht Squadron in 1919 . Other prestigious organisations of which he was a member included the Royal Society of British Artists, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, the Royal Society of Marine Artists, and the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Water Colours.
Three men in a boat -trout fishing on Loch Laggan in the Highlands of Scotland by Norman Wilkinson. This original proof etching is signed in pencil by the artist and bears a label, verso, with signature and title.In good condition in its original frame and mount.
Measures 31cm wide by 22 cm deep (52 cm by 39 cm in its frame).
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