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William Lionel Wyllie Ra Original Pencil Signed Etching Blackwall Reach River Thames
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William Lionel Wyllie Ra Original Pencil Signed Etching Blackwall Reach River Thames

1900 - 1920
Description

Title: Blackwall Reach on the Thames

Medium: Original etching

Signature: Pencil signed lower left

Subject: River Thames / Blackwall Reach / Maritime / Shipping

Date: Early 20th century

Condition Report: Presented unframed within a later window mount and protective covering.

The etching itself presents very well for its age. There is some general age toning and minor handling/age-related marks consistent with an original period impression.

There are a couple of small areas of paper disturbance within the upper right portion of the image, visible in the photographs.

The pencil signature remains clearly visible beneath the plate.

Please study the photographs carefully as these form an important part of the condition description.

Size of artwork is approx. 53 x 35 cm incl. mount. (mount aperture approx. 33 x 17 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this William Lionel Wyllie Etching to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09607403
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Clear plate mark pressed into the paper: an original hand-pulled etching.
Pencil signature in the lower left margin: hand-signed by the artist.
Steam tugs working alongside Thames sailing barges: river traffic in the early twentieth century.
Gentle natural toning across the paper: consistent with century-old printmaking stock.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229629
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Description
Title: Blackwall Reach on the Thames

Medium: Original etching

Signature: Pencil signed lower left

Subject: River Thames / Blackwall Reach / Maritime / Shipping

Date: Early 20th century

Condition Report: Presented unframed within a later window mount and protective covering.

The etching itself presents very well for its age.

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There is some general age toning and minor handling/age-related marks consistent with an original period impression.
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fig 1. A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin.
fig 1. William Lionel Wyllie Ra Original Pencil Signed Etching Blackwall Reach River Thames

There are a couple of small areas of paper disturbance within the upper right portion of the image, visible in the photographs.

The pencil signature remains clearly visible beneath the plate.

Please study the photographs carefully as these form an important part of the condition description.

Size of artwork is approx. 53 x 35 cm incl. mount. (mount aperture approx. 33 x 17 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this William Lionel Wyllie Etching to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09607403
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Clear plate mark pressed into the paper: an original hand-pulled etching.
Pencil signature in the lower left margin: hand-signed by the artist.
Steam tugs working alongside Thames sailing barges: river traffic in the early twentieth century.
Gentle natural toning across the paper: consistent with century-old printmaking stock.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229629
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A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin.
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Archive I A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin.

William Lionel Wyllie Ra Original Pencil Signed Etching Blackwall Reach River Thames

Archive II A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin. View II
Archive III A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin. View III
Archive IV A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin. View IV
Archive V A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin. View V
Archive VI A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin. View VI
Archive VII A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin. View VII
Archive VIII A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin. View VIII
Archive IX A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin. View IX
Archive X A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin. View X
Archive XI A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin. View XI
Archive XII A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin. View XII
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A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin.
William Lionel Wyllie RA Original Pencil Signed Etching Blackwall Reach River Thames
Ref: SA1229629
A monochrome etching depicting sailing barges, steamships, and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach, pencil-signed by artist William Lionel Wyllie in the lower left margin.
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  • ObjectFine Art Print
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Maritime
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsPencil signature, plate mark impression, sailing barges, industrial riverline
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

This early 20th century Edwardian maritime fine art print is an original monochrome paper and ink etching by artist William Lionel Wyllie, depicting sailing barges, steamships and tugboats on the River Thames at Blackwall Reach. The artwork showcases a pencil signature in the lower left margin, a clear plate mark impression, and small areas of paper disturbance within the upper right portion alongside general age toning and minor handling marks. Measuring 35 cm high, 53 cm wide and 0.2 cm deep, this piece comes presented unframed within a later window mount and protective covering. Ideal for a gentleman's library or study, the print works particularly well displayed above a sideboard. The monochrome palette complements traditional interior schemes, while the detailed industrial riverline scene adds historic maritime interest to a wall space. The artwork requires simple framing behind glass to protect the paper surface before hanging in a domestic setting.

FAQs

Maritime etchings from this period reflect the industrial and naval activity of Britains waterways, combining precise technical draughtsmanship with atmospheric printmaking techniques.

An etching is produced by drawing onto a copper or zinc plate covered with an acid-resistant ground, exposing the metal to acid bath grooves, and pulling inked impressions onto handmade paper using a high-pressure rolling press.

Authentic period etchings display a distinct plate mark impressed into the paper border, characteristic ink depth from the intaglio process, and pencil signatures below the image field.

Nautical etchings function well when framed with archival mats and modern dark wood frames, placed individually as focal points or clustered in gallery walls alongside classic architectural studies.

Paper works require mounting with acid-free museum-grade boards, enclosure under UV-filtering glass, and placement away from direct sunlight or damp environments to prevent foxing and fading.
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