Anthony Gross (1905-1984) British 20th Century, print '11 o'clock Parade Guard Depot Caterham', 1940, signed bottom right, print numbered 3/50, mounted and framed. Measurements 16.2 x 26cm (PL), framed measurements 40 x 52.5cm

Anthony Gross (1905-1984) was a British etcher and painter, born in London. He studied at the Slade School of Fine Art, Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid. He was taught etching under Jozef Hecht and was a lifelong friend of Stanley William Hayter. During World War Two he was appointed as an official war artist which saw him create depictions of English coastal defences and training grounds as well as being posted to the front lines of India and Burma, and was present at D-Day. His style is characterised by the use of variegated marks to express tone and texture rather than cross-hatching. Post-war, Gross divided his time between London and le Boulve. In 1965 he created the first President of the Printmakers Council and in 1982 awarded a CBE.

Condition Report
The print by Anthony Gross is framed and has glazing, with some wear and tear to the frame. Full margins are present and it is hand signed bottom right. There is some yellowing to the paper and cockling within the platemark. Some spots of brown discolouration are present within the margins and small spots in the background. There is a small crease just above the signature bottom right. 

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