Rowland Langmaid (1897–1956) Signed Original Drypoint Etching – Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (10" x 8")

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Rowland Langmaid (1897–1956) Signed Original Drypoint Etching – Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (10" x 8")
£170.00

Rowland John Robb Langmaid (1897–1956) was a prominent British marine artist, engraver, and Royal Navy officer. His deep personal background at sea directly shaped his artistic mastery of maritime vessels, water, and coastal light. Wikipedia

Item number: A/S2B/0015

Description

An original early 20th-century drypoint etching by renowned British artist and Royal Navy officer Rowland Langmaid (1897–1956). Best known for his maritime works and London architectural views, Langmaid studied under the master marine painter William Lionel Wyllie.

This evocative piece depicts the iconic bronze statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, sculpted by Sir George Frampton in 1912. The work showcases Langmaid’s trademark mastery of light, delicate line work, and atmospheric shading.

  • Authentication & Markings: Hand-signed in pencil by Rowland Langmaid in the lower right margin. Features an official embossed "Academy Proof" publisher’s blindstamp/monogram seal in the lower left margin, indicating an early, premium impression from the edition.

  • Medium: Original Drypoint Etching (with distinct plate impression).

Item Details & Specifications

 

FeatureDetailsArtistRowland Langmaid (British, 1897–1956)TitlePeter Pan in Kensington GardensMediumOriginal Drypoint EtchingPeriodEarly 20th Century (c. 1920s–1930s)SignatureHand-signed in pencil (Lower Right)Blindstamp"Academy Proof" embossed monogram (Lower Left)Image Size10" x 8" (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm)FramingUnframed / Paper print
 

 

Condition Report

  • Printed Image: Excellent vintage condition. The artwork area itself is clean, crisp, and completely free of foxing, staining, or fading.

  • Margins: Light, age-appropriate foxing (brown spotting) strictly confined to the lower paper margins below the pencil signature. This does not touch or affect the image area and can easily be hidden under a standard window mat when framed.

  • Paper & Margins: Untrimmed with full plate lines visible. Pencil signature and blindstamp remain clear and intact.

  • About Langmaid

  • Rowland John Robb Langmaid (1897–1956) was a prominent British marine artist, engraver, and Royal Navy officer. His deep personal background at sea directly shaped his artistic mastery of maritime vessels, water, and coastal light.