Original drypoint portrait etching of the Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid signed and numbered by the famous Belgian etcher Freddy Theys. One of an edition of only 15 copies.
Book Description
(MACDIARMID, Hugh.) THEYS, Freddy. Original drypoint portrait etching of the Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid, after a drawing by Barbara Niven. One of a total edition of 15 copies, numbered and titled lower left and signed lower right by the artist. Np; (Believed to be issued by John Updike Rare Books, EdinburghNd. Image size: 14 x 10cm; full sheet size: 39 x 26cm. Fine copy, as issued.
Dealer Notes
Freddy Theys was born in Antwerp, where he studied Life Drawing at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. He lives and works in Belgium, visiting Scotland once a year for inspiration for his etchings. His work is held in many private and public collections throughout the world, including those of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery in London and City of Antwerp Portrait Gallery.
Author
(MACDIARMID, Hugh.) THEYS, Freddy.
Date
Nd.
Binding
See description below.
Publisher
Not stated, (believed to be John Updike Rare Books, Edinburgh)
Illustrator
Freddy Theys.
Condition
Fine copy, as issued.
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