LITTEN, Sidney Mackenzie

British (1887 – 1949)

White Horse Close – Edinburgh, 1927

Etching on laid green heavy paper. Signed in pencil and dated in brown ink.

10 ⅝  x  12 ¾ inches  |  27  x 32.4 cm

Litten was a British printmaker known for his architectural etchings, particularly of historic British and European cities. His etching of White Horse Close captures one of Edinburgh’s most famous and picturesque historical courtyards. The work exemplifies Litten’s attention to architectural detail and his talent for capturing the character of urban environments. The atmospheric rendering of the structure and the figures, including a bagpipe player,  were undoubtedly influenced by Whistler. Built in 1603, the White Horse Close is still standing in Edinburgh.

$575