"Field in Darsham" Village in Suffolk - England Darsham village etching by London artist Pip Carpenter (UK, 20th C.) Drypoint etching with hand coloring teal blue wash. The name of the village of Darsham derives from Deores Ham — home of the deer. This name is borne out by early reference to local roadways as chaseways. There was hunting in this area as late as the 18th century. Image 6.5"H x 8.5"W Full sheet 10"H x 13.5"W Numbered and titled lower left 2/25 "Field of Darsham" signed lower right "Pip Carpenter" Artists label on verso Pip Carpenter is a painter and printmaker. She works initially direct from the subject to capture the spontaneity of first vision. She extracts the vital elements, combines and constructs with layers of colour, lines and contours to create an intense interpretation. Her paintings are watercolour, acrylic and pastel. Her hand-made prints are etchings, drypoints, and collograph's. Many of her prints are finished with hand colouring to give them extra vibrancy and texture. Painted Aluminum Frame, 11 3/8 x 14 3/8 x .5"D