WARNER, ALFRED EDWARD (1879-1968)

"George Street, Sydney" (1922)
original etching, ed. 49/75
32 x 35cm
signed lower right
*private collection, Sydney
 
Alfred Edward Warner was a prolific and pioneering Australian etcher, who was known for his depictions of Australian country and city life in the early 20th century. He ran his own commercial studio in London before travelling to Australia with his inlaws in 1911. Finding employment opportunities difficult, he moved to Auckland, New Zealand where he was Head of Job-printing at The Star. It was at this time he made his first etchings. Returning to Australia in about 1919, he worked as a commercial artist. Around 1922 he once more began etching and exhibiting, earning a considerable reputation for his work. His works appear in most National Galleries and significant private collections.