JULIAN TREVELYAN RA (BRITISH 1910-1988) Chiswick [Turner 219] 1969 signed, titled and numbered 45/75 in pencil etching, aquatint and softground from two steel plates in colours on wove from the Thames Suite printed by Geoffrey Beardsall and Dorothea Wight at Studio Prints, published by London Graphics, London plate 47 x 35cm framed ARR Literature: Silvie Turner 219 Note: Julian Trevelyan born in Surrey in 1910, spent the majority of his adult life residing beside the River Thames. At the age of 25, he bought his home and studio, Durham Wharf, located on Chiswick Mall. The river and its environs served as a perpetual source of inspiration for Trevelyan, who frequently produced various pictures of scenes along the West London stretch of the Thames. The present print is part of the Thames Suite, a collection of eleven etchings that illustrate Trevelyan's fascination with the river and its dynamic landscapes. "Chiswick" portrays the view from Trevelyan's studio at Durham Wharf, capturing the notable Eyot and St. Nicholas' Church. In 1934, Trevelyan commissioned architect Kit Nicholson (brother of artist Ben Nicholson to transform Durham Wharf into a combined studio and living space. Subsequently, Trevelyan utilized the studio not only as his workspace but also as a gallery, selling and lending artworks directly from the shop window. Among the artists featured were Max Ernst Victor Pasmore and Cecil Collins Durham Wharf evolved into a vibrant centre for artists and the local community, hosting events such as Boat Race parties, exhibitions, and open studio sessions. This print encapsulates the tranquil, village-like atmosphere of the area, depicting waterfront houses, and swans gracefully floating on the river's surface.
JULIAN TREVELYAN RA (BRITISH 1910-1988) Chiswick [Turner 219] 1969 signed, titled and numbered 45/75 in pencil etching, aquatint and softground from two steel plates in colours on wove from the Thames Suite printed by Geoffrey Beardsall and Dorothea Wight at Studio Prints, published by London Graphics, London plate 47 x 35cm framed ARR Literature: Silvie Turner 219 Note: Julian Trevelyan born in Surrey in 1910, spent the majority of his adult life residing beside the River Thames. At the age of 25, he bought his home and studio, Durham Wharf, located on Chiswick Mall. The river and its environs served as a perpetual source of inspiration for Trevelyan, who frequently produced various pictures of scenes along the West London stretch of the Thames. The present print is part of the Thames Suite, a collection of eleven etchings that illustrate Trevelyan's fascination with the river and its dynamic landscapes. "Chiswick" portrays the view from Trevelyan's studio at Durham Wharf, capturing the notable Eyot and St. Nicholas' Church. In 1934, Trevelyan commissioned architect Kit Nicholson (brother of artist Ben Nicholson to transform Durham Wharf into a combined studio and living space. Subsequently, Trevelyan utilized the studio not only as his workspace but also as a gallery, selling and lending artworks directly from the shop window. Among the artists featured were Max Ernst Victor Pasmore and Cecil Collins Durham Wharf evolved into a vibrant centre for artists and the local community, hosting events such as Boat Race parties, exhibitions, and open studio sessions. This print encapsulates the tranquil, village-like atmosphere of the area, depicting waterfront houses, and swans gracefully floating on the river's surface.
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