Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

1859-1941

Painter, printmaker, ceramicist, jeweler, and designer Nelson Ethelred Dawson was a noted member of the English Arts and Crafts movement. Born in Lincolnshire, England, in 1859, he was primarily self-taught in the arts. Following his graduation from the Stamford School for Boys he moved to Chelsea, London, opening a painting studio with painter Ernest Dade, where he began a career as a painter of marine and nautical life. He took courses in silversmithing and enameling from famed English master enameler Alexander Smith, which allowed him to expand his professional oeuvre during the rise of the decorative art scene. He quickly became acquainted with leading artists of the time, including Frank Bragnwyn and James Whistler, and was elected an associate member of the Royal Watercolor Society and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers. In 1893 he married artist Edith Robinson, and together they founded a design studio in which they produced objets d'art such as enameled boxes, jewelery, and ceramics. Studio Magazine highlighted their work in an 1897 article about bohemian artists in London, and they began to receive major commissions, among them the organ at the Holy Trinity Church in Chelsea; the gates of Hull Guildhall; and, in 1899, the ceremonial trowel used by Queen Victoria for the groundbreaking of the Victoria and Albert Museum. When the couple closed their studio in 1909, Dawson focused on printmaking, returning once more to his beloved nautical themes. Living for a time on the Yorkshire Coast, he was particularly inspired by the traditional fishing boats and the fishermen whose livelihoods were slowly being replaced by mechanized steam trawlers. He traveled throughout Europe cataloging his visits to ports in Italy and France. With the outbreak of World War I, he created a series of etchings recounting the role of Brits in maritime clashes with Germany. He was also an illustrator, creating works for works such as the book A Wanderer in London, a travelogue by E.V. Lucas (1904). Dawson continued to work in a variety of media until the late 1930s. After retirement he donated his collection to the Stamford School, and in 2008 the school held a retrospective of his work. Georgetown University held an exhibition of his marine views called "Etched by the Sea" in 2009. Dawson died in London in 1941.

Artist: Nelson Dawson

Nelson DawsonScarborough, Etching, Modern Landscape Print, Early 20th Century

$200

Scarborough, Etching, Modern Landscape Print, Early 20th Century

By Nelson Dawson

Located in New Orleans, LA

This impression is signed and annotated as etched and printed by the artist. It is numbered No. 56. Scarborough is a resort town on England’s North Sea coast. Its 2 bays with sandy...

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Early 20th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Nelson DawsonBrigahoe Towing Into Scarborough Harbor, Early 20th Century Etching

$155

Brigahoe Towing Into Scarborough Harbor, Early 20th Century Etching

By Nelson Dawson

Located in New Orleans, LA

This impression is signed and annotated as etched and printed by the artist. It is numbered No. 11 Nelson Ethelred Dawson (1859–1941) was an English artist and member of the Arts a...

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Early 20th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Richard Claude Ziemann"Maple Leaves and Vines" Large original etching., 1978-79

$1,350

H 30.75 in W 37.5 in D 1 in

"Maple Leaves and Vines" Large original etching.

By Richard Claude Ziemann

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Maple Leaves and Vines" 1978-79, is an original etching on Wove paper by noted American artist Richard Claude Ziemann, b.1932. It is hand signed, titled, dated a...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Richard Claude ZiemannCockle Burrs at Tinker's, 1966

$600

H 16.25 in W 17.75 in D 0.6 in

Cockle Burrs at Tinker's

By Richard Claude Ziemann

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Cockle Burrs at Tinker's" 1966, is an original etching on Wove paper by noted American artist Richard Claude Ziemann, b.1932. It is hand signed, titled, dated an...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Anselmo BucciParis qui Bouge - Rumeur Sinistre - Etching by Anselmo Bucci - 1909, 1909

$702

H 10.04 in W 12.8 in D 0.04 in

Paris qui Bouge - Rumeur Sinistre - Etching by Anselmo Bucci - 1909

By Anselmo Bucci

Located in Roma, IT

Paris qui bouge - Rumeur sinistre is an artwork realized by the artist Anselmo Bucci in 1909. Drypoint on paper. Titled and dated on the left corner. Hand-signed on the right lower ...

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Early 1900s Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Ancient Roman Ruins - Etching and Drypoint - Late 1700, Late 18th Century

$292

H 11.03 in W 7.68 in D 0.08 in

Ancient Roman Ruins - Etching and Drypoint - Late 1700

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 21.5 x 15 cm. Ancient Roman Ruins is a beautiful black and white etching and burin on laid paper, representing the Sepulcher of the Plauzia family in Tivoli and th...

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Late 18th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Rudolf AckermanPortman Square - Etching by Rudolf Ackerman - 1816, 1816

$351

H 5.52 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in

Portman Square - Etching by Rudolf Ackerman - 1816

Located in Roma, IT

Portman Square is an etching watercolored realized by the german engraver Rudolf Ackerman in 1816. Good condition on a yellowed paper. No signature, titled on the lower margin.

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19th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Franco GentiliniNocturnal View - Etching by Franco Gentilini - 1970s, 1970s

$444

H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in

Nocturnal View - Etching by Franco Gentilini - 1970s

By Franco Gentilini

Located in Roma, IT

Nocturnal View is an original modern artwork realized in 1970s by Franco Gentilini. Mixed colored etching. Hand signed and numbered on the lower margin. Edition of LXIV/LXXV. Incl...

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1970s Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Tesoreria d'Atrée - Etching and Watercolor - Late 19th Century, Late 19th Century

$351

H 7.01 in W 10.44 in D 0.04 in

Tesoreria d'Atrée - Etching and Watercolor - Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 10 x 14.5 cm. Tesoreria d'Atrée is a hand-colored lithograph on paper, representing the Treasure of Atreus, sometimes called Tomb of Agamemnon, the impressive tholos tomb located in Mycenae, Greece (on the hill called Panagitsa) and built around 1250 BC., discovered by the archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann...

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Late 19th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Watercolor

Eugene CorneauFrench Village with Church - Etching by Eugene Corneau - Mid-20th Century, mid-20th Century

$234

H 12.8 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

French Village with Church - Etching by Eugene Corneau - Mid-20th Century

By Eugene Corneau

Located in Roma, IT

French Village with Church is an artwork realized in the first half of the 20th century by Eugène Corneau. Etching and drypoint on paper. Monogrammed in pencil by the artist on the ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Drypoint, Etching

Eugene CorneauFrench Landscape - Etching by Eugene Corneau - Mid-20th Century, Mid-20th Century

$234

H 12.8 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

French Landscape - Etching by Eugene Corneau - Mid-20th Century

By Eugene Corneau

Located in Roma, IT

French Landscape is an artwork realized by Eugène Corneau during the 1930s. Etching and drypoint on paper. Very good conditions except for some small folds on the left margin. Preci...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Adolphe LalauzeMadame de Pompadour - Etching by A. Lalauze - 1883, 1883

$292

H 11.62 in W 16.54 in D 0.04 in

Madame de Pompadour - Etching by A. Lalauze - 1883

By Adolphe Lalauze

Located in Roma, IT

Madame de Pompadour is an artwork realized by Adolphe Lalauze in 1883 and published on "L'Art" during the same year. Etching on paper. Titled on the lower margin. Printed by A. Salm...

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1880s Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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The Hague - Le Fameux Vivier de la Haye - Etching by French Master 1700, 18th Century

$397

H 16.74 in W 23.04 in D 0.08 in

The Hague - Le Fameux Vivier de la Haye - Etching by French Master 1700

Located in Roma, IT

The Hague - Le fameux Vivier de la Haye is an original print realized on peep-leaf in the 18th Century. A beautiful watercolored etching (on copper plaque) sold at the time by Daumi...

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Late 18th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Francesco MochettiLa Cava (The Cave) - Etching by Francesco Mochetti - 1843, 1843

$351

H 8.67 in W 11.62 in D 0.08 in

La Cava (The Cave) - Etching by Francesco Mochetti - 1843

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 14.7 x 19.8 cm. La Cava is an original black and white etching on paper, printed in 1843 as a plate of the print suite "90 Views of the citi...

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1840s Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Nelson DawsonThe Lookout Tower, Appledore

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H 8.25 in W 10.5 in

The Lookout Tower, Appledore

By Nelson Dawson

Located in New Orleans, LA

This impression is signed and annotated as etched and printed by the artist. It is numbered No. 5. Appledore is a village at the mouth of the River Torridge, about 6 miles west of ...

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Early 20th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Nelson DawsonNorth Country Fishing Village, 1913

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H 8.82 in W 10.25 in

North Country Fishing Village

By Nelson Dawson

Located in New Orleans, LA

This impression is signed and annotated as etched and printed by the artist. It is numbered No. 3. Nelson Ethelred Dawson (1859–1941) was an English artist and member of the Arts ...

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Early 20th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Nelson DawsonThe Pilot Colde

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H 8.75 in W 10.25 in

The Pilot Colde

By Nelson Dawson

Located in New Orleans, LA

This impression is signed and annotated as etched and printed by the artist. Three vessels battle angry sea. Nelson Ethelred Dawson (1859–1941) was an English artist and member of...

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Early 20th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Nelson DawsonMary Jones from Glasgow to Bideford, 1929

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H 5.75 in W 8.75 in

Mary Jones from Glasgow to Bideford

By Nelson Dawson

Located in New Orleans, LA

The Nova Scotia Brig, Mary Jones, bound from Pugwash to Liverpool, lost its bearings in poor visibility on 14th December, 1849. There was believed to have been some argument amongst its crew as to the ship’s true whereabouts when the Captain wrongly identified Bardsey Island. But the Captain’s bearings stood and the Mary Jones fate was sealed when it began its misguided journey along the treacherous Gower coastline. The ship hit the rocks near Knave Bank and, with little hope of saving the Mary Jones in the heavy sea, most of the crew abandoned ship. Seaman Thomas Pollas, however, was not as lucky as his fellow crewmen as he had become entangled in the rigging when the Mary Jones’ mast had crashed onto the deck during the ship’s collision with the rocks. His body was discovered a few days later at Salthouse Mere. Nelson Dawson...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Nelson DawsonTwo Girls (two women stand by the seawall watching ships battle the angry seas), circa 1928

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H 8.75 in W 10.5 in

Two Girls (two women stand by the seawall watching ships battle the angry seas)

By Nelson Dawson

Located in New Orleans, LA

Nelson Ethelred Dawson (1859–1941) was an English artist and member of the Arts and Crafts movement. This image of two women looking out on ships battling an angry sea is signed in pencil. It is also indicated as No. 17 Nelson Dawson...

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Early 20th Century Modern Nelson Dawson Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Aquatint

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Find a wide variety of authentic Nelson Dawson prints and multiples available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Nelson Dawson in etching and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Nelson Dawson prints and multiples, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Léopold Lévy, Oliver Hall, R.A., R.E., R.S.W., and Eugene Corneau. Nelson Dawson prints and multiples prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $105 and tops out at $130, while the average work can sell for $124.