“Kensington” Aquatint Print by Geoffrey Heath Wedgwood

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An aquatint print, titled Kensington, by the English artist Geoffrey Heath Wedgwood (1900-1977). This print features a view of the … Read more An aquatint print, titled Kensington, by the English artist Geoffrey Heath Wedgwood (1900-1977). This print features a view of the rooftops in Kensington, London with tall buildings casting their shadows on the roofs of houses. This piece is displayed in a black frame against a white mat and is signed and titled to the lower edge.

Geoffrey Heath Wedgwood was born in Leek, Staffordshire and studied at the Liverpool City School of Arts. He went on to study at the Royal College of Art in London to study engraving under Sir Frank Short. From 1932 to 1960, he taught at the Liverpool Institute and the Liverpool City School of Art. Outside of engraving, he also worked as an illustrator, working on advertisements for Martins Bank. See less