Sir Frank Short (1857-1945) British. Title: The Rope Walk. Etching. Pencil Signed Title and Monogram in plate. Provenance: The Davidson Gallery and prominent collection. Dimension: 10 x 9 1/2 sheet and 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 plate REF: HARDIE 267 Label Verso. A British printmaker and teacher of printmaking. He revived the practices of mezzotint and pure aquatint, while expanding the power of line in drypoint, etching and engraving. He received a lot of distinctions, medals and awards. There is a Catalogue Raisonne of his work in a 3 volume set. In 2018 a new book about Short was published. His work can be found in many museums, including: Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, Victoria and Albert Museum, British Museum, Rye Art Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria, Australia.