Alfred Bentley

Morlaix, Brittany

Alfred Bentley's original drypoint engraving, "Morlaix, Brittany" is printed upon fine, hand-made, laid paper bearing the Whatman watermark and with wide, full margins as published by the Print Collector's Club, London in the limited edition of one hundred impressions in 1923. It is titled and signed by Osborne ('M. O.') along the lower margin in pencil. "Morlaix, Brittany" is a fine, original example of English landscape art created by the British artist, Alfred Bentley.

Morlaix, Brittany

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Title:	Morlaix, Brittany
Artist:	Bentley, Alfred (London, 1879 - 1923)
Date:	1923
Medium:	Original Drypoint Engraving
Publisher:	Print Collector's Club, London
Printer:	Maclolm Osborne
Note:	Alfred Bentley: It is generally concluded that Alfred Bentley's greatest art was the drypoint engravings he created near the end of his short life. Kenneth Guichard writes, "His earlier work, from 1906 to 1915, including portraits, was unremarkable, but to some of his last landscapes Bentley imparted a striking poetical tranquillity. ... The artist, while acknowledging the influence of Frank Short, was a close friend of Malcolm Osborne, with whom he went on etching tours in France. In these French scenes is an echo of Corot and the integration of the figures is achieved with perfection. His last plate, Morlaix, Brittany, was a presentation plate for the Print Collector's Club and was published in Fine Prints of the Year of 1923." *
	Alfred Bentley studied etching and engraving under Sir Frank Short at South Kensington. There, he became a lifelong friend of his fellow classmate, Malcolm Osborne (1880-1963). Throughout the following years the two artists often worked together and shared the same studio. Alfred Bentley was elected an Associate of the prestigious Royal Engravers in 1908 and became a full member in 1913. His etchings and drypoint engravings were frequently exhibited at both the Royal Academy, London, and at the Royal Scottish Academy.
	Morlaix, Brittany was Alfred Bentley's last and probably greatest work of art. It was commissioned by the prestigious Print Collector's Club in 1923 and thus bears their 'PC' monogramme in the lower left corner of the plate. This drypoint engraving was also selected for the publication, Fine Prints of the Year, 1923. Alfred Bentley died of complications due to World War One related wounds weeks after completing the plate. His close friend and accomplished etcher/printer, Malcolm Osborne, undertook the printing of the plate which was issued in a sole, limited edition of 100 impressions. The original presentation sticker which accompanied this drypoint engraving is included below.
	What can one personally add about Morlaix, Brittany? In the 1920's era when there were so many superb British engravers and etchers, this original drypoint engraving still stands out as an absolute masterpiece. One would have to look back to the etched art of Samuel Palmer to find an equal to the poetry and peace expressed in this most accomplished landscape engraving.
Edition:	Limited edition of one hundred impressions.
Reference:	* Kenneth M. Guichard, British Etchers: 1850-1940, Robin Garton, London, 1981, p. 25.
Size:	7 1/4 X 13 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
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Condition:	Printed upon fine, hand-made, laid paper bearing the "Whatman 1922" watermark and with wide, full margins as printed in the limited edition of 100 impressions by Malcolm Osborne. Titled and signed by Osborne ('M. O.') along the lower margin in pencil. It is a finely printed impression and in excellent condition throughout. This original impression of Morlaix, Brittany represents a magnificent example of English landscape art.
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