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[The Embankment looking towards Westminster.]
[The Embankment looking towards Westminster.]
Ssigned in pencil by W. L. Wyllie.
[n.d., c.1920.]
Drypoint, 150 x 200mm. Cracked on left plate impress.
William L. Wyllie [1851-1931] Born 5th July 1851, in London. The British marine artist William Lionel Wyllie was the son of He attended Heatherley’s art school until the age of fifteen, leaving to study at the Royal Academy Schools, where he won the Turner Medal at the age of eighteen. In the early 1870’s Wyllie became an illustrator for the Graphic. He held several exhibitions at galleries of the Fine Art Society and elsewhere. In 1889 he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy, and exhibited his work their in 1901. Wyllie spent much of his time at sea working for the White Star Shipping Line, and serving in the Royal Navy during WWI. painting seascapes and coastal landscapes. It was his etchings and watercolours showing working life on the Thames and the Medway that brought him widespread popularity. Later in his life he played an important role in the restoration of the Victory. Wyllie died on the 6th April 1931 in Hampstead, and scouts from the 1st Portchester Sea Scout Troop, which he had founded, rowed his coffin across Portsmouth Harbour for his burial at Portchester Castle.
[Ref: 6759]   £480.00  
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[Deptford.]
[Deptford.]
W.L. Wyllie [pencil signature]
London: Pub.d June 2nd 1924 by R. Dunthorne & Son, 5 Vigo Street W.
Drypoint etching, 165 x 380mm. 6½ x 15". Outside of frame 385 x 580mm (15¼ x 23").
A view of Deptford, looking Westwards along the Thames from near Deptford Creek. William L. Wyllie [1851-1931] was born on July 5th 1851, in London. He attended Heatherley’s art school until the age of fifteen, leaving to study at the Royal Academy Schools, where he won the Turner Medal at the age of eighteen. In the early 1870’s Wyllie became an illustrator for the Graphic and also held several exhibitions at the galleries of the Fine Art Society. In 1889 he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy, where he exhibited his work in 1901. Wyllie spent much of his time at sea working for the White Star Shipping Line. He also served in the Royal Navy during WWI, painting seascapes and coastal landscapes. His etchings and watercolours showing working life on the Thames and the Medway brought him widespread popularity. Later in his life he played an important role in the restoration of the Victory. Wyllie died on the 6th April 1931 in Hampstead, and scouts from the 1st Portchester Sea Scout Troop, which he had founded, rowed his coffin across Portsmouth Harbour for his burial at Portchester Castle.
National Maritime Museum: PAF0713
[Ref: 17286]   £830.00  
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[St. Paul's, London.]
[St. Paul's, London.]
W.L. Wyllie [pencil signature.]
[n.d. c.1920.]
Etching with pencil signature. Plate 228 x 355mm. 9 x 14". Slight repair platemark top right.
A view along the River Thames, looking through the mist towards St Paul's Cathedral. William L. Wyllie (1851-1931) was born on July 5th 1851, in London. He attended Heatherley’s art school until the age of fifteen, leaving to study at the Royal Academy Schools, where he won the Turner Medal at the age of eighteen. In the early 1870’s Wyllie became an illustrator for the Graphic and also held several exhibitions at the galleries of the Fine Art Society. In 1889 he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy, where he exhibited his work in 1901. Wyllie spent much of his time at sea working for the White Star Shipping Line. He also served in the Royal Navy during WWI, painting seascapes and coastal landscapes. His etchings and watercolours showing working life on the Thames and the Medway brought him widespread popularity. Later in his life he played an important role in the restoration of the Victory. Wyllie died on the 6th April 1931 in Hampstead, and scouts from the 1st Portchester Sea Scout Troop, which he had founded, rowed his coffin across Portsmouth Harbour for his burial at Portchester Castle.
[Ref: 26503]   £580.00  
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[Tower of London.]
[Tower of London.]
W.L. Wyliie.
[n.d. c.1920.]
Etching, signed in pencil. Plate 202 x 252mm. 8 x 10".
A view across a busy River Thames, with various steam barges and rowing vessels, towards the Tower of London. William L. Wyllie (1851-1931) was born on July 5th 1851, in London. He attended Heatherley’s art school until the age of fifteen, leaving to study at the Royal Academy Schools, where he won the Turner Medal at the age of eighteen. In the early 1870’s Wyllie became an illustrator for the Graphic and also held several exhibitions at the galleries of the Fine Art Society. In 1889 he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy, where he exhibited his work in 1901. Wyllie spent much of his time at sea working for the White Star Shipping Line. He also served in the Royal Navy during WWI, painting seascapes and coastal landscapes. His etchings and watercolours showing working life on the Thames and the Medway brought him widespread popularity. Later in his life he played an important role in the restoration of the Victory. Wyllie died on the 6th April 1931 in Hampstead, and scouts from the 1st Portchester Sea Scout Troop, which he had founded, rowed his coffin across Portsmouth Harbour for his burial at Portchester Castle.
[Ref: 26389]   £650.00  
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[Towing into Grand Harbour, Valetta.]
[Towing into Grand Harbour, Valetta.]
William L. Wyllie [pencil signature.]
[n.d. c.1920.]
Etching, signed in pencil. Plate 165 x 381mm. 6½ x 15".
A steam tug towing a tall-ship into the Grand Harbour, Valetta, Malta. William L. Wyllie (1851-1931) was born on July 5th 1851, in London. He attended Heatherley’s art school until the age of fifteen, leaving to study at the Royal Academy Schools, where he won the Turner Medal at the age of eighteen. In the early 1870’s Wyllie became an illustrator for the Graphic and also held several exhibitions at the galleries of the Fine Art Society. In 1889 he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy, where he exhibited his work in 1901. Wyllie spent much of his time at sea working for the White Star Shipping Line. He also served in the Royal Navy during WWI, painting seascapes and coastal landscapes. His etchings and watercolours showing working life on the Thames and the Medway brought him widespread popularity. Later in his life he played an important role in the restoration of the Victory. Wyllie died on the 6th April 1931 in Hampstead, and scouts from the 1st Portchester Sea Scout Troop, which he had founded, rowed his coffin across Portsmouth Harbour for his burial at Portchester Castle.
[Ref: 26596]   £850.00  
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[Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, Isle of Wight.]
[Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, Isle of Wight.]
W.L. Wyllie [pencil signature.]
[n.d., c.1920]
Drypoint etching, 130 x 390mm. 5 x 15¼". Faint crease.
An atmospheric yacht race in Cowes.
William L. Wyllie [1851-1931] was born on July 5th 1851, in London. He attended Heatherley’s art school until the age of fifteen, leaving to study at the Royal Academy Schools, where he won the Turner Medal at the age of eighteen. In the early 1870’s Wyllie became an illustrator for the Graphic and also held several exhibitions at the galleries of the Fine Art Society. In 1889 he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy, where he exhibited his work in 1901. Wyllie spent much of his time at sea working for the White Star Shipping Line. He also served in the Royal Navy during WWI, painting seascapes and coastal landscapes. His etchings and watercolours showing working life on the Thames and the Medway brought him widespread popularity. Later in his life he played an important role in the restoration of the Victory. Wyllie died on the 6th April 1931 in Hampstead, and scouts from the 1st Portchester Sea Scout Troop, which he had founded, rowed his coffin across Portsmouth Harbour for his burial at Portchester Castle.

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[Yachts running down past Ryde.]
[Yachts running down past Ryde.]
W. L. Wyllie. [Signed in pencil.]
[n.d., c.1920.]
Etching. Platemark: 85 x 330mm (3¼ x 143").
A seascape depicting the town of Ryde, Isle of Wight, in the distance, and a number of yachts and various sailing vessels on the water. By illustrator, etcher and marine painter William L. Wyllie (1851-1931.
[Ref: 37783]   £230.00   (£276.00 incl.VAT)
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