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Joseph Webb1908–1962 Photograph of Joseph Webb. Born in Ealing and studied in London, Webb won a scholarship to Hospitalfield in Arbroath where, in 1927, he took up etching. In 1929, the year he was elected ARE, Webb visited F. L. Griggs, the principal contemporary influence upon his work. Webb was soon to be exhibiting in London, Chicago, New York and Paris.  Oakywood White Owl,1939 The recent Collection comprises many unique and rare impressions, some shown at his solo exhibition at Colnaghi’s (1933) and the touring Memorial Exhibition (1966). Falls of the Clyde was his first etching. Drawings for the iconic densely-etched plates Rat Barn, Shepherd’s Haven, A Master’s House and Lincoln–Sunrise typify the all-pervading spiritual significance with which Webb imbued his subjects: these accompany touched proofs of Streamend and Tannery, whilst Glory Hole, Lincoln and Harrow-on-the-Hill demonstrate a topographical (Webb hoped more commercial) approach.  Joseph Webb, Streamend, 1936 The lithographs Sermon on the Mount and Holy River are from only a handful of impressions made. Great Keep, Pembroke is one of two impressions pulled before Webb significantly altered the plate to form The Great Bridge. Such collections surveying individual artist's careers present great potential for research, teaching and display. It significantly enriches the Museum’s holdings of the Etching Revival from Whistler to the 1930s, and may be used to demonstrate how Webb’s subject and technique developed over a sustained period. August 2007  Joseph Webb, Chepstow Cliff, 1929 [link needed to 2007 Exhibition]  Bernard Cheese | Chris Penn | Derrick Greaves | Edgar Holloway | Edward Bouverie Hoyton | Eric Malthouse | Evelyn Gibbs | Fred Richards | George Chapman | Handel Evans | Hugh Blaker | Ivor Williams | James Mcbey | John Elwyn | John Roberts | Keith Vaughan | Rigby Graham Collections | Artistcollections |
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