Lot 43 , Frederick Austin, (1902-1990), 'Sleeping Woman (Cunard Line)'

§ Frederick Austin ((1902-1990))
'Sleeping Woman (Cunard Line)'
1932,
signed and dated in the plate upper left,
etching on paper,
the image 20.5cm x 26cm
the sheet 30.5cm x 34cm

Provenance: A distinguished private collection

This etching was created on the return from the Austin’s honeymoon. The newly-wed Phyllis Austin (Kneafcy), a Canadian Opera singer, is shown sleeping in the cabin of the Cunard ship on which they sailed from Canada in 1932. A box of her favourite 'Laura Secord' Candies can be seen on the bedside table.

£50-100