Title
Packet Boats Off a Coast
Artist
Frederick George Kitton
Dates
1856 – 1904
Biography
Born in Norwich on 5th May, 1856. Went to London at the age of 17 to work as an artist and wood engraver. During his life many of his engravings appeared in newspapers, artistic journals and books. Moved to St Albans in 1883. He is most widely known because he devoted himself with immense zeal to illustrating the life and works of Charles Dickens. Died on Saturday September 10th 1904 following an operation.
Picture Details
Condition: Good, Framed and Glazed
Medium: Gouache
Signed: Initials FGK Lower Left
Size: 19.5 x 27.5cm
Size Framed: 38 x 48cm