Artist Catalogue: Ethel Kirkpatrick

British, 1866-1941

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Brixham Trawlers -  KIRKPATRICK

Brixham Trawlers
Color woodcut, 1920s-1930s, edition probably about 50. 8 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. A finely crafted print, this is a typical subject for Kirkpatrick who specialized in the woodcut medium.
SOLD

Coastal Harbor with Sailboats -  KIRKPATRICK

Coastal Harbor with Sailboats
Woodcut printed in colors, circa 1920, edition unknown but probably fewer than 50 impressions. 8 7/8 x 14 1/8 in. Signed in pencil, lower right. This is a fine impression of this exemplary work. The margins are full and the paper is an off-white Japanese paper. The condition is fine. Kirkpatrick was born in Dublin and studied at the South Kensington Academy of Art in London. She originally trained as a watercolor painter but block prints became her first love. For many years she lived at Cowes, Isle of Wight, and maintained a studio there.
SOLD

Fishermen, Lake Maggiore -  KIRKPATRICK

Fishermen, Lake Maggiore
Woodcut printed in colors, circa 1926, edition perhaps 30-50. 8 5/8 x 13 3/8 in. Signed in pencil. This is a fine, luminous impression with full margins. The condition is excellent. Kirkpatrick was born in Dublin and studied at the South Kensington Academy of Art in London. She originally trained as a watercolor painter but block prints became her first love. For many years she lived at Cowes, Isle of Wight, and maintained a studio there.
$1,750

In the Swiss Alps -  KIRKPATRICK

In the Swiss Alps
Woodcut printed in colors, undated , edition fewer than 50. 13 1/4 x 8 3/4 in. Signed in pencil, lower right. This is a fine, luminous impression with full margins. The condition is very good other than wrinkling in the lower margin not near the image. It's an uncommon print and a stellar arts and crafts image. Kirkpatrick is best known for her British scenes and views of Venice.
SOLD

Thames Barges -  KIRKPATRICK

Thames Barges
Woodcut printed in colors, 1911, edition probably about 30-50. 8 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. Initialed and dated in the block, lower right. Signed in pencil. This is a very fine, atmospheric impression showing the Thames at dusk. The margins are modest but this is most likely the full sheet as printed. Excellent condition.
$1,750

The Canal -  KIRKPATRICK

The Canal
Woodcut printed in colors, possibly from 1926, edition unknown, perhaps 30-50 impressions. 8 5/8 x 13 in. Signed in pencil. This is a superb impression printed on Japanese paper. The margins are full and the condition is fine. Kirkpatrick was born in Dublin and studied at the South Kensington Academy of Art in London. She originally trained as a watercolor painter but making woodcuts became her primary interest. For many years she lived at Cowes, Isle of Wright, and maintained a studio there.
$900

The Mountain -  KIRKPATRICK

The Mountain
Woodcut printed in colors, undated (1920s), edition unknown but probably small. 8 5/8 x 13 5/8 in. Signed in pencil. A fine impression with full margins. Very good condition apart from minor handling creases. Kirkpatrick was born in Dublin, about 1870, but most of her productive life was spent in London and southern England. For many years she lived at Cowes, on the Isle of Wight and many of her prints depict that area.
SOLD

View of Venice -  KIRKPATRICK

View of Venice
Woodcut printed in colors, circa 1920, edition unknown. 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. Signed in pencil lower right. This is a fine vibrant impression with narrow margins. The paper is Japanese and there's a small paper flaw in the sky, upper right, and minute, stray specks of ink from printing in the same vicinity. Overall, the condition is good. Kirkpatrick's woodcuts are always beautifully designed and light is a unifying element. Like so many other artists before her, Venice was a great source of inspiration.
SOLD


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