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Charles William Cain

1893 - 1962

Fishing on the River Tigris by Charles William Cain
 

Fishing on the River Tigris   1929

  Original drypoint.
Signed and numbered in pencil.
S 266 x 421 mm; P & I 200 x 276 mm
£195
 
Original Charles William Cain drypoint.

Excellent impression with particularly rich drypoint burr. From the only edition of 75 signed and numbered proofs.

This scene shows men fishing from Gufas, the traditional circular, coracle-like boats used on the River Tigris in Iraq.

On cream laid paper, with full margins. Excellent original condition.