Golf Etching, 'Sand' By J.R. Barclay
Golf Etching, 'Sand' By J.R. Barclay
31872
Golfing Picture, Drypoint Etching by John R. Barclay.
This striking black-and-white drypoint etching by John R. Barclay depicts a golfer playing a shot from the dunes while being observed by his playing partner. The finely executed original print, titled "Sand", also known as "Out of the Dunes" or "Out of the Bunker", is printed on antique laid paper and signed in pencil by the artist in the lower left margin.
Attached to the reverse is a printed trade label from Taylor & Brown, Fine Art Dealers, 59 Bath Street (1st Floor), Glasgow. The label bears the hand-written inscription: "Sand" - Original Drypoint by John R. Barclay.
The etching remains housed in its original glazed oak frame and mount. While it displays well, its overall presentation would likely benefit from a replacement mount and, potentially, professional cleaning of the print to enhance its appearance.
Drypoint is a traditional printmaking technique in which an image is incised directly into a copper plate using a sharp etching needle. This process creates lines with the character and spontaneity of a hand-drawn image. Once inked, the plate can be printed multiple times, allowing the artist to produce a limited edition of original prints.
Dimensions:
1900-1949
1922
Etching
United Kingdom
John R. Barclay
All original, staining to the mount, foxing to the etching (see images).
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