Near Rocks

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Artwork Information

Artist:

Michael A. Richecoeur

Date:

Unknown

Media:

Signed Lithograph 83/125

Size:

25" x 18"

Location:

T-Building (TBG), room 312

About the Artist:

(British, born 1946)

"Elected to the Printmakers Council of Great Britain when he was still in his early twenties, Michael is today admired as one of England’s most established printmakers. Following graduation from Portsmouth College of Art in 1965, Richecoeur was admitted to the world-renowned Slade and Royal College of Art – choosing the latter, he received a Master’s Degree in 1971. A further offer of a Fellowship at Yale University in 1970 completed Richecoeur’s training and provided enriching experience in the medium of his speciality – colour etching. RIchecoeur’s impeccable intaglio technique and the gentle, oriental mood of his landscape subjects have met with considerable praise from collectors worldwide who provide an enthusiastic audience for his new etching work.

After graduating from RCA he returned to his native Jersey where he has established a fully-equipped working studio. From student to practising artist he has always had a pre-occupation with his surrounding landscape. Although Michael expresses himself in all mediums it is etching that he finds most ’empathy’. Enjoying and revelling in the technical problems which are inherent in this technique – striving to extend the possibilities and boundaries of what can be achieved."

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