Walter W Burgess Etching of Exeter Dated 1888

Walter W Burgess (1846-1908) was a fine etcher and illustrator of the 19th century. Born in Southampton, he lived in Chelsea in later life and was famous for his collection of etchings Bits of Old Chelsea. He exhibited at Royal Academy between 1874-1903, and the British Museum and V&A hold examples of his work. This is a lovely view of Exeter, showing the cathedral in the background. Signed by the artist in pencil lower right and on the plate. Dated 1888.