Featured in this lot are four Lionel Barrymore (1878-1954) copper foil etchings from 1940s. Lionel Barrymore was an American actor and artist, recognized for his Academy Award-winning role in A Free Soul and his portrayal of the antagonist in Frank Capra’s classic film It's a Wonderful Life. His artwork mainly consisted of watercolors and etchings, often depicting whimsical scenes from theatrical productions, leisurely activities like golf, and maritime settings with boats. Born on April 28, 1878, in Philadelphia, PA, he studied at the Art Students League of New York during his youth before shifting his focus to acting. Later in life, he operated a printshop and studio near his Los Angeles home. He was also the great-uncle of modern actress and celebrity Drew Barrymore. The etchings are titled as follows, "Point Pleasant", "Point Mugu", "San Pedro" and "Purdy's Basin". Point Pleasant shows a lake house with two boats in the in the lake and is signed in the bottom right hand corner reading, "Lionel Barrymore". Point Mugu shows men near a building as they build boats. Sail boats can be seen in the background on the lake. San Pedro shows a coastal scene with tall buildings and boats in the harbor. Purdy's Basin shows a man near the harbor as he paints a scene of a boat. All pieces are signed in the bottom right corner reading, "Lionel Barrymore". They are each framed in the same black wood frame. They show good condition overall with slight wear present from their age, but no major signs of damage is noted. The visible art measures 5 7/8" L x 7 5/8" W, while the entire piece measures 8 3/4" L x 11 1/4" W x 5/8" D. They have a collective weight of 3 pounds and 14 ounces.