Francis Seymour Haden (1818-1910) - The Towing Path - Handsigned - 1864

Description:
THE TOWING PATH - 1864 or later. The scene might have been done on the Test at Longparish, known from one of his charcoal drawings. Mr. Haden always thought this one of his best plates but that was not always followed by the amateurs. Maybe it was the sentiment for the lady that colored his appreciation. Signed, dated and titled in the plate. Hand signed in pencil in the bottom left margin. The plate went trough several states emphasizing the creative involvement of the artist in this design. This is state VI-VII on XII. 14,10 by 21,50 cm on plate border. With 2 cm margins

Dimensions:
14,10 x 21,50 cm
Literature:
S.72 ( VI-VIII / XII ) ----- Francis Seymour Haden, (1818-1910),Undoubtedly the two most important British etchers of the nineteenth century are James A. McNeil Whistler and his brother-in-law, Sir Francis Seymour Haden. Haden was one of the first etchers of the time to take his plates outdoors and work directly from nature. He encouraged and influenced his brother-in-law to do the same, so much so that Whistler dedicated his first set of etchings.

Medium:
Etching

Circa:
Ca. 1864

Notes:
All measurements are taken on the plate mark. All lot's are listed with several high resolution images, which is the best way to give a clear and objective idea of the general very good condition. Textual condition description is limited, so please examine the images carefully and ask for more info if needed.

Condition:
Excellent impression on laid paper in very good condition. The print is mounted on a backing sheet and professionally matted.