Hedley Fitton was an English engraver and printmaker noted mainly for his architecturaletchings. His etchings included street scenes and important cathedrals in London,Florence, Edinburgh, and Paris. In 1907 the Société des Artistes Français awarded hima gold medal for his work, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society ofPaint Etchers and Engravers, and the Paris Salon, among others. Fitton was born inManchester and attended art school in Cheshire. He worked as an editor and illustratorat a newspaper in Didsbury, and he travelled and worked extensively in England,Scotland, France and Italy. His best known works are "The Pantheon, Rome" and "TheRose Window, Notre Dame”, which depict some of the most venerated landmarks of histime. The stunning etching here is tall and meticulously executed, and titled “The RoseWindow”. It is signed in the lower right margin. Sight: 16 x 13 in.Overall: 28 x 22 in.