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Wilfred Fairclough, Orchestra at the Royal Opera House - Vintage Etching
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Wilfred Fairclough, Orchestra at the Royal Opera House - Vintage Etching

1940 - 1960
Description

This fine 20th-century etching by British artist Wilfred Fairclough (1907-1996) depicts an orchestra pit at The Royal Opera House, London. It’s rendered with great attention to detail and captures the musicians in full swing.

Fairclough’s etchings are regarded by many to be leading examples of superior work in monochrome. Note the wide range of tones from the blacks through to the highlights. He’s working hard to provide interest through minute adjustments to the plate.

Fairclough trained at the Royal College of Art and later received the prestigious ‘Rome Scholarship’ in Engraving. He often returned to the subject of performance for inspiration and enjoyed depicting musicians.

Signed, dated, framed and glazed.

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Medium: Etching on paper

Overall size: 19½” x 18” / 50cm x 45cm

Year of creation: 1972

Condition: Artwork presents well.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1960s.

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SA937736
Description
This fine 20th-century etching by British artist Wilfred Fairclough (1907-1996) depicts an orchestra pit at The Royal Opera House, London. It’s rendered with great attention to detail and captures the musicians in full swing.
fig 1. Wilfred Fairclough, Orchestra At The Royal Opera House - Vintage Etching
fig 1. Wilfred Fairclough, Orchestra at the Royal Opera House - Vintage Etching

Fairclough’s etchings are regarded by many to be leading examples of superior work in monochrome. Note the wide range of tones from the blacks through to the highlights. He’s working hard to provide interest through minute adjustments to the plate.

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Fairclough trained at the Royal College of Art and later received the prestigious ‘Rome Scholarship’ in Engraving.
Brave Fine Art

He often returned to the subject of performance for inspiration and enjoyed depicting musicians.

fig 2. Wilfred Fairclough, Orchestra At The Royal Opera House - Vintage Etching
fig 2. Wilfred Fairclough, Orchestra at the Royal Opera House - Vintage Etching

Signed, dated, framed and glazed.

Learn more about Wilfred Fairclough in our directory.

Medium: Etching on paper

Overall size: 19½” x 18” / 50cm x 45cm

Year of creation: 1972

Condition: Artwork presents well.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA937736
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Wilfred Fairclough, Orchestra At The Royal Opera House - Vintage Etching
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  • Period1940 - 1960
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)
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