Sticklebacks, C. 1925

This is an original etching by British artist Eileen Soper, the title is: Sticklebacks, created and printed circa  1925.  The image measures 4X7 inches, printed on a laid type sheet.  Eileen Soper was the more famous of the Soper artists. Schooled by her father, George Soper, she soon showed flair and talent in etching and rose to fame herself.

In 1921, with an etching created when she was 15, Eileen became one of the youngest artists ever to exhibit at The Royal Academy. Her father, undoubtedly, noticed her considerable talent and encouraged her to showcase her work.

Following a flurry of sales to the American market, she was again honoured when Queen Mary bought her ‘Flying Swings’ print in 1924