The Pool of London by Edward J. Cherry
This is an etching by British/Canadian artist Edward J. Cherry. It is titled Pool of London. the focus of the piece is a tugboat cast in deep shadow. The quayside and skyline of London are depicted in great detail, including the dome of St. Paul's cathedral. The technique is incredible, with the finest detail being included. The light and shadow lends a fantastic mood to the piece. It is signed in pencil lower left. This is very typical of Cherry's work which favors detailed architectural cityscapes. The plate size is given above. The piece is framed without a mat and the framed size is 7.5 x 6.5 inches. The piece is in very good condition. It is well struck and richly inked. No fading, toning, staining, or paper damage is evident. A fine example of this artist's work.
Edward J. Cherry (1886-1960) was born in England. Little is known about his artistic education, but he is known to have worked there until sometime between 1910-1915. In 1915 he had relocated to Vancouver British Columbia. He returned to Europe in 1916 to fight in World War I with the 103rd Battalion. He was wounded with "gas", suffered neurasthenia and convalesced in England. He contributed many works to the publication The Gold Stripe, as did his brother Michael, also an artist. It appears he traveled back to England and Europe on several occasions. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Artists (FRSA). He is known to have exhibited extensively in Vancouver and participated in the 1st Annual B.C. Artists exhibition and at the Vancouver Exhibition both in 1932.
Price: $100
Framed Size: 7.5 x 6.5 inches
Plate Size: 5.5 x 4.25 inches
Condition: Very Good
Medium: Etching
Subject: Marine/Seascape
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