Archibald Ziegler was a painter, draughtsman and teacher, born in London. Studied at Central School of Arts and Crafts and at the Royal College of Art under William Rothenstein, 1927–30. As well as teaching drawing and painting at St Martin’s School of Art, Ziegler taught art history at Morley College in London, and for the Workers’ Educational Association. Toynbee Hall, in London’s East End, had a mural by him. Ziegler had a series of one-man shows in London, including Adams Gallery, 1935; Leger Gallery, 1938; and Ben Uri Gallery, 1950, with a retrospective five years later. Chelsea Arts Club member who lived in London. His daughter was the artist Dahlia Ziegler.

Embankment at Chelsea (High Tide), 1935, oil on board, signed and dated, board size 58 x 70 cm unframed. Note: A similar view of the embankment at Chelsea (low tide), dated 1936, is held in the Ben Uri Collection. The last image in the sequence shows the piece in the Ben Uri Collection.

Condition: overall very good. Scratch top left. Edges of board are rough (will be hidden under frame) Will frame beautifully.