Oswald Algernon Fletcher was a British artist and etcher. He was a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers and the Royal Society of British Artists. He is regarded as one of the most important British etchers of the early 20th century.
Fletcher was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, in 1882. He studied at the Bradford School of Art and then at the Royal College of Art in London. After graduating, he worked as a commercial artist and illustrator. He also taught at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London.
In 1912, Fletcher was elected to the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers. He was also a member of the Royal Society of British Artists and the Society of Graphic Art. His work was exhibited in many galleries and museums in Britain and abroad.
Fletcher died in London in 1944. His work is held in the collections of many major museums, including the British Museum, the Tate Gallery, and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Fletcher's etchings are characterized by their delicate lines and their atmospheric effects. He often depicted rural scenes, such as landscapes, farms, and villages. He also produced a series of etchings of London street scenes.
Fletcher's work is highly regarded for its technical skill and its ability to capture the essence of a scene. He is considered to be one of the most important British etchers of the early 20th century.