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Gerald Brockhurst (1890-1978)
Portrait of The Earl of Crawford and Balcarres (1923)
Etching, pencil signed lower right
This finely rendered …
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Gerald Brockhurst (1890-1978)
Portrait of The Earl of Crawford and Balcarres (1923)
Etching, pencil signed lower right
This finely rendered 1923 etching by master portraitist Gerald Leslie Brockhurst depicts David Alexander Edward Lindsay, 28th Earl of Crawford and Balcarres (1871-1940), an influential British politician and noted art connoisseur. The work exemplifies Brockhurst's celebrated draftsmanship, combining Old Master precision with modern psychological insight. This particular etching can be found at the National Portrait Gallery of Scotland.
Details:
- Medium: Etching on paper, pencil signed by artist
- Dimensions: 17.25 x 21.25 inches (sheet size)
- Framing: Presented in black frame under glass with light cream archival mat
- Condition: Very good, with age-appropriate wear (not examined out of frame)
- Provenance: Accompanied by original paper label verso
Artist Background:
Among the most accomplished etchers of his generation, Brockhurst (1890-1978) achieved fame for portraits that blend technical virtuosity with penetrating character study. Later in his career, he achieved international acclaim as a society portraitist in America, where his sitters included Hollywood stars and prominent social figures. His works reside in major institutions including:
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
- The British Museum, London
- National Portrait Gallery, London
This aristocratic portrait demonstrates Brockhurst's particular gift for conveying both the public stature and private character of his subjects through meticulous line work and subtle tonal gradations. The composition reflects his mastery of the etching medium, for which he was often compared to Rembrandt and Dürer by contemporaries.
A significant example from Brockhurst's early career, this work captures the Earl during his tenure as a prominent arts administrator and Conservative politician. The sitter's refined features and thoughtful expression speak to Brockhurst's ability to reveal the inner life of his subjects.
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- Dimensions
- 17.25ʺW × 3ʺD × 21.25ʺH
- Styles
- Portraiture
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1920s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Etching
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very good, with age-appropriate wear (not examined out of frame) Very good, with age-appropriate wear (not examined out of frame) less
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