Lot 237: Evelyn Gibbs (British, 1905-1991) The Haunted

Evelyn Gibbs (British, 1905-1991) The Haunted Ruin, circa 1927 signed by the artist in pencil etching 19 x 23 cm 'Unique' touched proof impression, with pencil shading on the lintel above the cottage door. A particularly good signed proof impression prior to the only edition. The granddaughter of an Edinburgh engraver, Evelyn Gibbs trained as an artist in her native town of Liverpool. She came to London after winning an Exhibition to the Royal College of Art where she learned the techniques of printmaking under Malcom Osborne. In 1929 Evelyn Gibbs won the Prix de Rome for engraving and was to spend the following two years in Italy. Upon her return to England she became an influential teacher of art, being appointed Lecturer in Art at Goldsmiths' College in 1934. Highly regarded as an original printmaker, her works were handled by the prestigious XXI Gallery.