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Sir Frank Short
Love and Death.

1900

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Love and Death (after George Frederic Watts, R.A., H.R.C.A. 1817 - 1904). 1900. Mezzotint. Hardie 71 between i and ii. 24 1/2 x 12 (sheet 27 1/4 x 13 3/ 8). Edition 350 in state one. London, Published May 1st 1900 by Robert Dunthorne ,5 Vigo Street, London W. Rubbing and discoloration from a previous mat in the margins, well outside the image. A rich proof printed on Japon paper. Signed in pencil by Watts and by Short. Housed in an archival folder ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Winged Love, in a doorway, with right hand outstretched, is trying to bar the entry of white-robed Death. A fine mezzotint after the painting by Watts inspired by the early death of his friend, William Schomberg Robert, the 8th Marquis of Lothian (1832-1870), a distinguished Christ Church scholar. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short was elected to the Royal Academy in 1911, the same year he was knighted, and served as the R.A.'s Treasurer from 1919-1932. He was also President of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Head of the Engraving School of the Royal College of Art, where he taught from 1891-1924.
  • Creator:
    Sir Frank Short (1857 - 1945, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Storrs, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU33521056743
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