William Lionel Wyllie RA (1851-1931)
Before the Start

etching with drypoint, signed in pencil

An evocative scene of 12 and 8 metre racing yachts in light airs off Cowes

Framed & glazed in our studio using conservation materials

Overall dimensions including frame: 44 x 59.5 cm

We only sell original etchings by Wyllie, each bearing his actual pencil signature in the lower margin. The original etchings have a gradation and subtlety of tone which cannot be achieved with modern reproductive methods.