Jacques Callot (1592—1633), a native of Nancy, France, trained in Florence, “taking up etching and introducing the technical innovation of using a very hard  More »

Jacques Callot (1592—1633), a native of Nancy, France, trained in Florence, “taking up etching and introducing the technical innovation of using a very hard ground on the plate, thus making it possible to vary the thickness of the line, modeling it along its whole course with a dependable ground to work on, he became the first specialist virtuoso etcher … [this work provides] the first unromantic pictures of war, exposing its impersonal cruelty, casual violence, and senseless destruction his records of war-torture, rape, burning at the stake, the firing squad-are strikingly believable because he observed decorum, viewed events as dispassionately as only a Frenchman can, and made his figures move as delicately and precisely as deadly insects. Through his technical innovations and the excellence of his drawing he exerted an influence more profound than that of many greater artists” Here we have one etching from Calendar of Saints — One of a collection of 16, being offered from the “Calendar of Saints”, originally c. 1636, this is a later state, c. 18th century. Etching on chained lined paper, archival mat. Oval cartouche with image, printed on trimmed, Laid paper measuring 3-13/16” x 2-1/16” and in good condition. These were conceived and created by Callot. These were Published by Israel Silvestre (Nancy, 13 August 1621 — 11 October 1691 in Paris), called the Younger to distinguish him from his father, was a prolific French draftsman, etcher and print dealer who specialized in topographical views and perspectives of famous buildings. Orphaned at an early age, he was taken in by his uncle in Paris, Israel Henriet, an etcher and printseller, and friend of Jacques Callot. Between 1630 and 1650 Silvestre travelled widely in France and Italy, which he visited three times, and later worked up his sketches as etchings, which were sold singly and in series. His work, especially of Venetian subjects published in the 1660s, influenced eighteenth-century painters of vedute such as Luca Carlevaris and Canaletto, who adapted his compositions. In 1661 he inherited the stock of plates of his uncle, the print seller Israel Henriet, among which was a large part of the works of Callot, and many of those of Stefano della Bella. In 1662 he was appointed dessinateur et graveur du Roi and in 1673 he was appointed drawing-master to Louis, le Grand Dauphin. From 1668 he was granted workshop space in the galleries of the Louvre, where the practice of housing eminent artists and craftsmen was a tradition that was originated under Henri IV. Silvestre’s atelier was large: he had at least two pupils who had separate careers as engravers, François Noblesse and Meunier. In 1670 Charles Le Brun recommended him for membership in the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. In 1675 his son, the artist Louis Silvestre, was born at Sceaux. .   « Less

Jacques Callot (1592—1633), a native of Nancy, France, trained in Florence, “taking up etching and introducing the technical innovation of using a very hard  More »

Jacques Callot (1592—1633), a native of Nancy, France, trained in Florence, “taking up etching and introducing the technical innovation of using a very hard ground on the plate, thus making it possible to vary the thickness of the line, modeling it along its whole course with a dependable ground to work on, he became the first specialist virtuoso etcher … [this work provides] the first unromantic pictures of war, exposing its impersonal cruelty, casual violence, and senseless destruction his records of war-torture, rape, burning at the stake, the firing squad-are strikingly believable because he observed decorum, viewed events as dispassionately as only a Frenchman can, and made his figures move as delicately and precisely as deadly insects. Through his technical innovations and the excellence of his drawing he exerted an influence more profound than that of many greater artists” Here we have one etching from Calendar of Saints — One of a collection of 16, being offered from the “Calendar of Saints”, originally c. 1636, this is a later state, c. 18th century. Etching on chained lined paper, archival mat. Oval cartouche with image, printed on trimmed, Laid paper measuring 3-13/16” x 2-1/16” and in good condition. These were conceived and created by Callot. These were Published by Israel Silvestre (Nancy, 13 August 1621 — 11 October 1691 in Paris), called the Younger to distinguish him from his father, was a prolific French draftsman, etcher and print dealer who specialized in topographical views and perspectives of famous buildings. Orphaned at an early age, he was taken in by his uncle in Paris, Israel Henriet, an etcher and printseller, and friend of Jacques Callot. Between 1630 and 1650 Silvestre travelled widely in France and Italy, which he visited three times, and later worked up his sketches as etchings, which were sold singly and in series. His work, especially of Venetian subjects published in the 1660s, influenced eighteenth-century painters of vedute such as Luca Carlevaris and Canaletto, who adapted his compositions. In 1661 he inherited the stock of plates of his uncle, the print seller Israel Henriet, among which was a large part of the works of Callot, and many of those of Stefano della Bella. In 1662 he was appointed dessinateur et graveur du Roi and in 1673 he was appointed drawing-master to Louis, le Grand Dauphin. From 1668 he was granted workshop space in the galleries of the Louvre, where the practice of housing eminent artists and craftsmen was a tradition that was originated under Henri IV. Silvestre’s atelier was large: he had at least two pupils who had separate careers as engravers, François Noblesse and Meunier. In 1670 Charles Le Brun recommended him for membership in the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. In 1675 his son, the artist Louis Silvestre, was born at Sceaux. .   « Less

Jacques Callot (1592—1633), a native of Nancy, France, trained in Florence, “taking up etching and introducing the technical innovation of using a very hard  More »

Jacques Callot (1592—1633), a native of Nancy, France, trained in Florence, “taking up etching and introducing the technical innovation of using a very hard ground on the plate, thus making it possible to vary the thickness of the line, modeling it along its whole course with a dependable ground to work on, he became the first specialist virtuoso etcher … [this work provides] the first unromantic pictures of war, exposing its impersonal cruelty, casual violence, and senseless destruction his records of war-torture, rape, burning at the stake, the firing squad-are strikingly believable because he observed decorum, viewed events as dispassionately as only a Frenchman can, and made his figures move as delicately and precisely as deadly insects. Through his technical innovations and the excellence of his drawing he exerted an influence more profound than that of many greater artists” Rare, 18th century impression of “The Apostles” Recorded in the Lieure Catalogue Resume no 167–171 from “THE LARGE APOSTLES” suite of etched works. Etching on early 18th century laid paper. Especially rare impression of this image found on 18th century paper. This is impression is very good   « Less

Portrait conceived by the Van Ostade and etched by William Unger and pulled from the copper plate in 1868 edition of “Etching and Etchers” impression on laid  More »

Portrait conceived by the Van Ostade and etched by William Unger and pulled from the copper plate in 1868 edition of “Etching and Etchers” impression on laid paper with margins. Etched work measures 3.50 by 4.25 inches. This is in good condition with a slight wave to the paper (that can be flattened when matted correctly). Library stamp of “School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston” on verso NOT affecting the work. William Unger The long-lived William Unger is important not only as an etcher but as an influential scholar and teacher. Serving as professor of graphic arts at the Vienna Academy he taught etching techniques to many of the finest Austrian, German and French artists of the early twentieth century. He was also a founder of Zeitschrift fur Bildendekunst (1866), an important journal which promoted etching, engraving and lithography. Unger’s autobiography, Aus meinen leben, was published in Vienna in 1928. William Unger began his formal art studies in 1854 as a student of Joseph Keller, in Dusseldorf. He then finished his studies at the Academy in Leipzig. During his successful career as an etcher Unger received numerous awards including medals from expositions in Paris (1878), Vienna (1888) and Berlin (1891). Unger became most famous for his etchings after the paintings of both old masters and contemporary artists, and these reproductive works occupied most of his career.   « Less

Cornelis Bega’s Dutch painter and etcher ,mother inherited half the estate of her renowned Mannerist artist father, and Bega’s father was a goldsmith and  More »

Cornelis Bega’s Dutch painter and etcher ,mother inherited half the estate of her renowned Mannerist artist father, and Bega’s father was a goldsmith and silversmith: such was Bega’s prosperous, artistic Haarlem family. He studied with genre painter Adriaen van Ostade, and his early works recall his teacher’s dark, freely executed, many-figured subjects, though Bega often showed more psychological insight. From 1653 to 1654 he visited Germany, Switzerland, and France, then returned to Haarlem to join the Guild of Saint Luke. His life was probably cut short by the plague. Bega’s principal subjects were taverns, domestic interiors, and villages, with characters ranging from nursing mothers and prostitutes to gamblers and alchemists. Between about 1660 and 1664, his genre scenes became more colorful, less populated, more emotionally expressive, and more focused on the fine details of object textures. Among those influenced by Bega was Jan Steen. Later European artists imitated Bega’s style and borrowed characters from his dramas. Bega also drew, etched, and made counterproofs in a variety of materials. Here we have, Bega “Drinker with a Hat and Jug” Etching, on 18th Century wove paper, signed, measuring 2.75 by 3.75 inches with nice margins, printed from the plate around 1800 and in good condition.   « Less

John McLure Hamilton “Portrait of Gladstone” Lithograph John McLure Hamilton (1853—1936) was an Anglo-American artist. He was born in Philadelphia and  More »

John McLure Hamilton “Portrait of Gladstone” Lithograph John McLure Hamilton (1853—1936) was an Anglo-American artist. He was born in Philadelphia and began his art education at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, under Thomas Eakins. Later he travelled to Europe and continued his education at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris and at the Royal Academy in Belgium. Hamilton was noted for portraits, figure paintings and illustrations. While maintaining a permanent address in Philadelphia, he lived in England for fifty-eight years where he was official portrait painter to William Gladstone, prime minister of the United Kingdom. In addition to Gladstone, Hamilton painted portraits of many English notables including Cardinal Manning, George Meredith and Richard Vaux. He was the author of a book Men I have Painted. In the book he writes of himself thus, “As I grow older the advantage of having been born an American of British and French blood becomes daily more ideal. I now know that I have escaped the insulating influences and the national prejudices of all three countries, and have retained only their qualities — mainly good.” In a review of the book, which reveals fascinating insights into some famous personalities of the time, the New York Times wrote, “…his chats about his sitters are delightfully without pretense…if his portrait turns out a bad one, he mentions it.” John McLure Hamilton “Portrait of Gladstone” Lithograph Colored Lithograph on colored paper, measuring 7.75 by 12 inches, image signed and in good condition. Published in London, 1915.   « Less

Abel Lurat A nineteenth century French etcher, Abel Lurat studied art in Paris under Jouanin and Belloc. His first etchings date from the mid 1850’s and his work was  More »

Abel Lurat A nineteenth century French etcher, Abel Lurat studied art in Paris under Jouanin and Belloc. His first etchings date from the mid 1850’s and his work was regularly exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1865 onwards. Lurat concentrated upon etchings and engravings based upon the designs of contemporary French artists. His ability to render light and shade and tonal values in line made him much sought after by Paris publishers. Meditation was designed by Anatole Vely (1838-1882), an artist who specialized in portrayals of women. The etching is on hand-made, laid paper and with large, full margins as published in Paris in 1875. Signed in the plate by both Lurat and Vely along the lower plate-mark. A finely printed impression and in very good condition throughout. Meditation represents a prime original example of the etched art of Abel Lurat. Abel Lura ”Meditation” Etching measures 12 .50 by 6 inches, inscribed & signed in the plate. This is in good condition.   « Less

Ernest David Roth (1879 — 1964) was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1879 and, at the age of five, immigrated with his parents to the United States. He studied painting  More »

Ernest David Roth (1879 — 1964) was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1879 and, at the age of five, immigrated with his parents to the United States. He studied painting at the National Academy of Design under George Maynard and Edgar Ward and at the New York School of Art under F. Luis Mora. Roth was a regular contributor to shows at the National Academy and the Pennsylvania Academy. In his painting and etching, Roth concentrated on simple architectural views, rarely including people in his scenes. He has received awards from the Salmagundi Club in 1911, 1912, 1915, 1917 and 1918, from the Chicago Society of Etchers in 1914 and 1936, from the Society of American Etchers in 1935 and from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1930. He received a silver medal for etching and a bronze medal for painting at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915. Here we have a great etching, measuring 10.75 inches by 8 inches, plate signed on wove paper, in good condition with little discoloration outside of the etched work. Not noticeable when professionally matted. This and four others are all from an outstanding Coral Gables, FL Collection.   « Less

Ernest David Roth (1879 — 1964) was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1879 and, at the age of five, immigrated with his parents to the United States. He studied painting  More »

Ernest David Roth (1879 — 1964) was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1879 and, at the age of five, immigrated with his parents to the United States. He studied painting at the National Academy of Design under George Maynard and Edgar Ward and at the New York School of Art under F. Luis Mora. Roth was a regular contributor to shows at the National Academy and the Pennsylvania Academy. In his painting and etching, Roth concentrated on simple architectural views, rarely including people in his scenes. He has received awards from the Salmagundi Club in 1911, 1912, 1915, 1917 and 1918, from the Chicago Society of Etchers in 1914 and 1936, from the Society of American Etchers in 1935 and from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1930. He received a silver medal for etching and a bronze medal for painting at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915. Here we have a great etching, measuring 10.75 inches by 8 inches, plate signed on wove paper, in good condition with little discoloration outside of the etched work. Not noticeable when professionally matted. This and four others are all from an outstanding Coral Gables, Fl. Collection.   « Less

Frederick Stuart Church, A major nineteenth century painter and etcher of figurative and fantasy scenes, F. S. Church first served as a soldier in the Civil War. He fought  More »

Frederick Stuart Church, A major nineteenth century painter and etcher of figurative and fantasy scenes, F. S. Church first served as a soldier in the Civil War. He fought in many campaigns and served under General Sherman in his march to the sea. After the conclusion of the war, Church studied art at the Chicago Academy of Design, the National Academy of Design and at the Art Students League, New York. Church began his career as an illustrator for Harper’s and received his first commissions for painting in 1875. After that point he dedicated himself to both painting and etching. In the latter category he enjoyed much success and some of his etchings were commissioned by the influential Paris publisher, L’Art. Frederick S. Church “Dissertation of a Roast Pig” Etching on Laid Paper and from a limited edition printed, 1883. The etched work measure 4.75 by 6.5 inches plus full margins in good condition.   « Less