Copper Landscape Prints

Midnight Observatory [2012] limited_edition etching and aquatint Edition number 69 Image size: H:20 cm x W:13.5 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:37.5 cm x W:27.5 cm x D:.03cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look An etching and aquatint depicting the Royal Observatory at midnight in winter, printed from a copper plate in deep blue. This view of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park as seen from One Tree hill...

Delicate silkscreen with gold and copper leaf by Patricia A. Pearce (American, b. 1948). Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of other Pearce work. Presented on a new blue-gr...

An original hand colored copper plate engraving on laid paper by an anonymous artist titled "Genes. III. (Genesis)" c. 1730. It illustrates a bible scene depicting Adam and...

Artist: (after) John Constable (English, 1776-1837) Title: "Noon" (Plate 36) Portfolio: English Landscape Scenery Year: 1855 (second edition) Medium: Original Mezzotint Engraving on wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: possibly the artist Lucas himself, London, UK Publisher: Henry George Bohn, London, UK Reference: Shirley No. 16, page 175; Wedmore No. 4, page 35 Framing: Not framed, but matted with 100% cotton rag mats from Holland Matted size: 16.25" x 18.75" Image size: 5.5" x 8.75" Condition: In excellent condition Notes: Engraved by English artist David Lucas (1802-1881). Comes from Lucas' 1855 bound volume "English Landscape Scenery" (second edition) of 40 mezzotint engravings made from steel plates after paintings by English artist John Constable (1776-1837). The first edition portfolio "Various Subjects of Landscape, Characteristic of English Scenery" (1830-1832) consisted of 22 mezzotint and drypoint etchings. This work depicts a shepherd, his dog, and his flock of sheep grazing on the West-end fields, near Hampstead, England. Biography: John Constable, RA (born, 1776-1837) was an English Romantic painter. Born in Suffolk, he is known principally for his landscape paintings of Dedham Vale, the area surrounding his home—now known as "Constable Country"—which he invested with an intensity of affection. David Lucas (1802–1881) was an English mezzotint engraver, best known for his association with John Constable. Lucas was born in Geddington Chase, Northamptonshire, and became a pupil of Samuel William Reynolds after a chance encounter in 1820. He moved to London as an apprentice, and had produced his own work by 1827. By 1829 Lucas knew John Constable, and worked intensively on engravings for Constable's Various Subjects of Landscape, Characteristic of English Scenery from 1830 to 1832. He continued to produce works for the family after Constable...

An original copper plate mezzotint engraving on wove paper after a painting by English artist John Constable (1776-1837) titled "Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk", 1855 (2nd edition). Engraved by English artist David Lucas (1802-1881). Comes from Constable's "Various Subjects of Landscape, Characteristic of English Scenery" portfolio. The production of these mezzotint engravings was spearheaded by Constable. Beginning in 1829, Constable worked closely with David Lucas to produce the mezzotints as a general survey of his work. Printed and published in London, UK. Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts stamp on verso. Matted in 100% cotton rag mats from Holland. Matted size: 15.75" x 18.5". Image size: 5.75" x 8.75". A superb impression in excellent condition. John Constable, RA (born, 1776-1837) was an English Romantic painter. Born in Suffolk, he is known principally for his landscape paintings of Dedham Vale, the area surrounding his home—now known as "Constable Country"—which he invested with an intensity of affection. David Lucas (1802–1881) was an English mezzotint engraver, best known for his association with John Constable. Lucas was born in Geddington Chase, Northamptonshire, and became a pupil of Samuel William Reynolds after a chance encounter in 1820. He moved to London as an apprentice, and had produced his own work by 1827. By 1829 Lucas knew John Constable, and worked intensively on engravings for Constable's Various Subjects of Landscape, Characteristic of English Scenery from 1830 to 1832. He continued to produce works for the family after Constable...

An original copper plate stipple engraving on wove paper by an unknown presumably British artist titled "Evening Lake", c. 1830. Subject very much alike English Romanticist...

An original copper plate engraving on wove paper by English artist James Caldwell (18th Century) titled "Remains of Hales Owen Abbey", c. 1780. Printed upper right on outer margin: "...

An original hand colored copper plate engraving on laid paper titled "A View of the Cascade at Ham Farm", 1768. Engraved for the Royal Mag. Published for "A New Display of the Beauti...

An original complete set of 12 copper plate engravings by Dutch artist Jan Van de Velde (1593-1641) titled "The Months", 1618. This set of engravings have been authenticated as perio...

An original copper plate engraving by English artist Edward Blore (1787-1879) titled "Remains of the Palace at Holdenby", c. 1845. Framed with matting from Holland and imported mould...

An original copper plate engraving after English artist Edward Blore (1787-1879) titled "Kirby", c. 1845. Engraved by English artist W. S. Wilkinson (Active: 1842-), c. 1845. Wonderf...

An original hand colored copper plate engraving on laid paper by English artist Thomas Sanders titled "Tenbury" c. 1740. Beautifully framed with matting from Holland and moulding fro...