Beachy Head Giclée print by Eric Ravilious

Watercolour, 1939. The cliffs of Southern England are, of course, iconic of England as a whole – even the name 'Albion', the oldest name for the Island of Britain, may derive from the whiteness of the chalk. This is the lighthouse which, in 1902, replaced Belle Tout, still standing today but now converted into a house. Ravilious is fascinated by the light in this picture, and graphically creates several triangular planes from light, sea and land. The picture was exhibited to acclaim soon after its creation at Arthur Tooth and Sons' Gallery in New Bond Street, London, and it was after this exhibition that Ravilious was commissioned as a war artist to paint his now famous series of coastal views.

This print is authorised for publication by the artist's Estate and has a seal of authenticity embossed onto the white paper margin. It is from a limited edition of 950 and is hand-numbered and hand-embossed. This print has a typed caption running along its paper border. The caption indicates permission and authorisation from the artist's Estate, and from the museum or gallery holding the work. The caption will be concealed by a mount when the print is framed.

Dispatch time: 5 working days for unframed prints. 14 working days for framed prints.

Materials used:

Giclée print on 310gsm thick, 100% cotton rag.

Details:

• Giclée print on Paper
• From a limited edition of 950
• Size: 73 x 61cm (unframed)
• Unsigned
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky