Gerald Leslie Brockhurst R.A., R.P., R.E. (British, 1890-1978)


Adolescence (Kathleen Nancy Woodward) (Fletcher 75) Etching, 1932, a fine, richly inked impression of the final fifth state, on wove paper, signed in pencil, from the unnumbered edition of 90 (as issued), with margins, in good condition Plate 368 x 267mm., Sheet 457 x 337mm.
|Adolescence is often considered Brockhurst's masterpiece and today is acknowledged as one of the greatest British prints of the 20th century. It is the largest of all his etchings, and is a testament to his technical virtuosity. Using different strokes to convey the texture of different surfaces and materials, it is also a tour de force in the rendition of the tone, texture, light and shade of the model's skin, Dorette, his future wife.