Sheringham Crabbers RMG PW0723, William Lionel Wyllie

Sheringham Crabbers
A drypoint etching of crabbers working along the shore. Sailing crafts dot the ocean and steam rises at the horizon. The mottled texture of ocean indicates the light movement of the water on a clear day. Signed by artist.

W. L. Wyllie (1851-1931) was a British Marine artist. Born in London, Wyllie painted, drew, and etched Thames scenes throughout his life. He moved to Portsmouth in 1907, where he continued working, supported the restoration of the Victory and painted the Trafalgar Panorama. Early in his career Wyllie was an illustrator for The Graphic, and he became a member of the Royal Academy in 1907.