Detailed and dark, the prints of Gerald Brockhurst (1890-1978) offer striking portraits of both the famous and fictional from the first half of the 20th century.
This week, 50 of his etchings and lithographs go on show at The Fine Art Society (FAS) in London in an exhibition from February 1-28. It is comprised of a private collection, packed with depictions of film stars, businessmen and aristocrats created between 1920-45. Works are offered from £750-26,000.
Birmingham-born Brockhurst found early success painting portraits but became interested in etching as the technique rose in popularity. Though it was predominantly used for cityscapes and landscapes among his contemporaries, he used etchings for his portraiture and figurative works, publishing his first prints in 1920.