[Emerson GROOM] The L[…], Greenhithe

View of the wharves at Greenhithe, near London. A large three-mast sailing ship has arrived in the busy harbour. Piers with docked ships and harbour cranes are depicted, as well as a dinghy leaving the sailing ship.

Etching on laid paper.
Sheet size: 32,7 x 18,8 cm. Image size: 25,1 x 14,1 cm.

Titled and signed in pencil below the image.

Made by ‘Emerson Harold Groom’ after own design. Emerson Harold Groom (1890-1983). Painter and etcher, who studied at the Central School of Arts & Crafts. Born in Wandsworth, south London, his work in etching often depicted London scenes.

Condition: Very good, given age. Faint ghosting around the image (from previous mat opening). Small remains of attachment to matting in the top margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

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