1911 Print Duomo Dome Cathedral Taormina Watercolor Art ORIGINAL HISTORIC INS2

This is an original 1911 halftone print of The Duomo, Taormina by Frank Brangwyn. Taormina is a comune and small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy in the Province of Messina.

CONDITION

This 100+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note, there is printing on the reverse. There is some light bleed through in the margins of this print.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.25 x 6.75 inches; 21 x 17 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Brangwyn, Frank. There is no visible artist signature.

Frank Brangwyn

Sir Frank William Brangwyn (1867-1956) was a talented Welsh artist, painter, muralist, engraver and illustrator. During World War I Brangwyn designed a number of war posters. In addition to his commercial poster art, he illustrated a number of books, created illustrations for many American magazines, and painted some very well-known murals. He produced many works in watercolor and hundreds of etchings.

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