[Portrait of James McBey].

Etching, 26,8 x 19 cm, paper, signed, dated and titled on plate.

Stuck by corners under pasee-partout

Rare proof impression of the etched portrait of the artist James McBey (1883-1959). The print is a testament to the friendship between these two British artists who are widely regarded as leading figures of the British Etching Revival. During the 1930s and 1940s Blockhurst (1890-1978) was celebrated as a portraitist of society figures and is known for etched portraits, such as this one. Joined: 1. DURANT, Henri-Victor, 3 small portaits, etchings, 10 x 7,5 cm, paper. - 2. BRACQUEMOND, Félix, Portrait of Meryon, 1853, etching, 18,6 x 13 cm, paper, signed. - 3. LAURENS, Jean-Paul, "Victoire Tranchart", etching, 27,5 x 20 cm, signed and titled.