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






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Francis Seymour Haden (1818-1910), The Towing Path, hand-signed etching, circa 1864, United Kingdom, 19th century, 151 × 229 mm, excellent condition.
Description from the seller
Description:
A WATER MEADOW - 1859. ---The scene is of the Test, flowing near the market town of Romsey, before reaching nearby Southampton Bay. Pencil signed bottom right. Collection marque of E.M.Henn on the backside (Lugt 872.b) Lugt mentions that his stamp was also found on a Whistler litho.
Provenance:
E.M.Henn (Lugt 872.b). Lugt mentions that his stamp was also found on a Whistler litho.
Dimensions:
15,10 x 22,90 cm
Literature:
H. 21 iii/iv --- S. 23 iii/v ----- 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 thick laid paper in very good condition. Collection stamp on the backside. Professionally matted.
Description:
A WATER MEADOW - 1859. ---The scene is of the Test, flowing near the market town of Romsey, before reaching nearby Southampton Bay. Pencil signed bottom right. Collection marque of E.M.Henn on the backside (Lugt 872.b) Lugt mentions that his stamp was also found on a Whistler litho.
Provenance:
E.M.Henn (Lugt 872.b). Lugt mentions that his stamp was also found on a Whistler litho.
Dimensions:
15,10 x 22,90 cm
Literature:
H. 21 iii/iv --- S. 23 iii/v ----- 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 thick laid paper in very good condition. Collection stamp on the backside. Professionally matted.
