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This original, limited edition etching, was realized by the esteemed American artist John E. Costigan, circa 1930. He is represented in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum, th...

This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...

Antique bird print titled 'Black Cormorant'. Old bird print depicting the great cormorant. This print originates from 'Birds of Europe' by J. Gould (1832-1837). The great cormorant ...

Plate page 714: 'd'Aal-oude Kruis-straffen der Romeinen: hoedanig door Constantyn de Groot ..'. (The ancient punishment by crucifixion which was abolished by Constantine the Great in deference to the cross of Jesus...

Wonderful image of a bust of Alexander The Great Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping  

ABOUT A midcentury etching with color aquatint on wove paper entitled Great Glen that depicts an abstract meadow. Signed in pencil by artist, marked AP (artist proof) with title, "G...

Artists proof of an Opart inspired multi plate colour aquatint etching by the French artist Jacqueline de Butler, also know just as "Debutler" This proof ca...

Wonderful print of St Leo The Great Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size

Antique Great Yarmouth Fishing Boats Maritime Etching by E.W. Cooke, 1828 Original antique maritime etching by the important English marine artist Edward William Cooke (1811–1880), depicting traditional fishing cobles drawn up on the beach at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Title: Yarmouth Cobles, on the Beach Artist: Edward William Cooke (1811–1880) Date: 1828 Place of Origin: England Technique: Etching on paper Subject: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England Fishing boats / cobles British maritime and coastal life Description: A finely detailed original maritime etching by Edward William Cooke, showing two traditional cobles resting on the beach at Great Yarmouth on the east coast of England. The two fishing boats dominate the foreground, one with its sail raised and the nearer vessel bearing an abbreviated reference to Great Yarmouth. Along the shoreline to the right are small groups of figures and a horse-drawn vehicle, while sailing vessels appear on the distant horizon. The plate is signed and dated within the image at lower right, “E.W.C. fecit 1828,” and the title “Yarmouth Cobles, on the beach” is engraved beneath the image. Cobles are distinctive traditional open fishing boats historically associated with the northeast coast of England. Their characteristic construction was developed for launching from and landing upon exposed beaches, making them an important part of Britain's historic coastal fishing culture. Edward William Cooke was one of the leading British marine artists of the 19th century. Fascinated by ships and naval architecture from an early age, Cooke produced remarkably accomplished etchings of boats, shipping and coastal subjects while still a teenager. This work dates from 1828, when Cooke was only about seventeen years old, making it an especially interesting example of his early graphic work. Cooke subsequently developed a distinguished career as a marine and landscape painter and was elected a Royal Academician. His detailed knowledge of ships and their construction gives his maritime works a particularly convincing documentary quality. The relatively small etched image is printed on a substantially larger sheet, creating an attractive expanse of original period paper around the composition. Condition: Excellent antique condition consistent with its age. General light toning. Some discoloration and age-related wear toward the sheet edges. The etched image itself remains clear and well defined. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Style / Period: Georgian Early 19th Century Romantic Period This is an original antique etching dating from 1828, not a modern reproduction. Sold unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Edward William Cooke, E W Cooke, Yarmouth Cobles, Great Yarmouth, antique maritime etching, antique marine print, fishing boat engraving, coble fishing boat, British maritime art, English marine art, Norfolk print, Great Yarmouth print, 1828 etching, Georgian maritime art, 19th century engraving, antique nautical print, sailing boat print, coastal landscape, British fishing history, English coastal art, maritime collector, antique ship print...

Antique bird print titled 'Larus Marinus'. Old bird print depicting the Great Black-Backed Gull. This print originates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus...

Antique print titled 'Larus Marinus'. The great black-backed gull (Larus marinus), mistakenly called greater black-backed gull by some, is the largest member of the gull family. It b...

Antique print titled 'Great Snipe'. Original antique bird print of the great snipe. This print originates from 'British Game Birds and Wildfowl' by Beverley R. Morris. Published by G...