James S. King and Douglas Volk - Accused of Witchcraft

Accused of Witchcraft

James S. King's "Accused of Witchcraft", deals with New England's early culture and of course, with the often tragic consequences of Puritan witch hunts. This original etching was created by the American Artist, James King based upon the painting by Douglas Volk which is housed at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D.C.

This original etching is an 'Artist Proof' impression printed upon fine china paper and impressed onto a larger sheet of white, wove paper and with large margins as published in New York by C. Klackner in 1884. It is signed in pencil by James S. King along the lower margin. Bearing the publisher's address and date along the upper left and lower center margins.

Original etching by the American artist, James S. King designed by Douglas Volk.

Accused of Witchcraft

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01.-		Accused of Witchcraft by James S. King designed by Douglas Volk.	James S. King 'James King' (New York, 1852 - Montclair, New Jersey, 1925)	1884	Original Etching	Signed in pencil by James King, Artist Proof Impression on China Paper
02.-		Apse of the Parish Church of Saint Pierre, Caen, France by Edward Sharland.	Edward W. Sharland 'Edward Sharland' (Bristol, active, 1911 - 1928)	1915	Original Etching	Signed in pencil by Edward Sharland, Artist Proof Impression on China Paper
03.-		Between two Fires by Eugene Abot designed by John Leon Moran.	Eugene Michel Joseph Abot 'Eugene Abot' (Malines, 1836 - Paris, 1894)	1884	Original Etching	Signed in pencil by both Leon Moran and Eugene Abot, Artist Proof Impression on China Paper
04.-		Wedding Bells in Old Trinity (Wall Street and Broadway, Trinity Church Altar, New York) by John T. Bentley.	John T. Bentley 'John Bentley' (Canadian / American, active, New Jersey, c. 1880-1918)	1885	Original Etching	Signed in pencil by John Bentley, Remarque Proof impression
05.-		Courtship in Ancient Times by Gustave Mercier designed by William Magrath.	Gustave Mercier (Paris, 1858 - New York, 1898)	1889	Original Etching	Signed in pencil by both William Magrath and Gustave Mercier, Remarque Proof Impression on China Paper.
06.-		Far Fram Hame (Far From Home) by James Scott designed by John George Brown.	James Scott (Durham, England, 1831 - New York City, 1913)	1884	Original Mixed Method Engraving	Titled Impression on China Paper	Sold
07.-		Little Dick Turpin by Frederick Spiegle and Charles Spiegle.	Frederick M. Spiegle 'Frederick Spiegle' (New York, 1863 - 1942)	1891	Original Etching	Signed by both Charles Spiegle and Frederick Spiegle in pencil, Remarque Proof impression
08.-		The Path by The Shore by Henry Pruett Share designed by Albert Fitch Bellows.	Henry Pruett Share (New York, 1853 - 1905)	1886	Original Etching	Signed in pencil by Henry Pruett Share, Remarque Proof impression.
09.-		The Rehearsal by Frederick M. Spiegle.	Frederick M. Spiegle 'Frederick Spiegle' (New York, 1863 - 1942)	1888	Original Etching	Signed in pencil by Frederick Spiegle, Remarque Proof impression on Vellum
10.-		Young Womanhood by Jennie Brownscombe.	Jennie Augusta Brownscombe 'Jennie Brownscombe' (Honesdale, Pennsylvania., 1850 - New York, 1931)	1889	Original Engraving & Etching	Signed by Jennie Brownscombe in pencil, Artist Proof Impression on China Paper	Sold

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Title:	Accused of Witchcraft
Engraver:	King, James S. (New York, 1852 - Montclair, New Jersey, 1925)
Designer:	Volk, Douglas (Pittsfield, MA, 1856 - New York, 1935)
Date:	1884
Medium:	Original Etching
Publisher:	C. Klackner, New York
Edition:	Signed Artist Proof Impression on China Paper
Note:	James S. King 'James King': A nineteenth century American painter and etcher, James King was a pupil of the Art Students League, New York, and the National Academy of Design. He completed his studies at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, under Gerome and Bonnat. During his career, James King exhibited both his etchings and paintings at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, the Boston Art Club, Parrish Art Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, the Corcoran Gallery, and with the Society of Independent Artists. James S. King was a full member of the Salmagundi Club, Allied Artists of America and the New York Etching Club.
	In his etched art, James King was equally well known for work based upon both his designs and the designs of other contemporary American artists, such as Douglas Volk and Jennie Brownscombe. His original etchings were primarily published in New York by both C. Klackner and Ripley Hitchcock.
	Douglas Volk: An influential painter, teacher and writer, Douglas Volk studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris, under Leon Gerome. He was elected an Associate of the National Academy of Design in 1898 and became a full Academician one year later. He was also a member of the Society of American Artists, National Arts Club, Society of Illustrators and the Century Association. Douglas Volk taught art techniques at both the Cooper Union and the National Academy of Design.
	Douglas Volk received awards and medals from the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, the Society of American Artists, 1899, Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901, St. Louis Exposition, 1904, National Academy of Design (Saltus gold medal), 1910, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 1916. He was also awarded the Cross of Officer of the Order of Leopold II, Belgium. Today the art of Douglas Volk is included in most major American collections such as, the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Corcoran Gallery and the National Gallery, Washington, and the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.
	Douglas Volk was both a major oil painter and a muralist. He became best known for his portraits and scenes of colonial life. He painted a number of striking images dealing with New England's early Puritan culture. Accused of Witchcraft, of course, deals with the often tragic consequences of Puritan witch hunts. The painting upon which this original etching is based is housed at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D.C.
	The Nineteenth Century Proof Impression: In the late 19th century American and British publishers of large engravings and etchings would produce a number of proof impressions before publication of the regular edition. 'Proofs' were the first impressions to be pulled from the plate and before the addition of the title along the lower margin. Proofs thus constitute the finest impressions. As well, in the latter nineteenth century, proofs were printed on special papers, such as China or India papers, or on expensive materials such as silk or vellum. Proofs were the only impressions which were hand-signed by the artist or artists.
	The New York publisher, C. Klackner issued proof impressions signed by his artists and designers. These included Winslow Homer, William Magrath, James S. King, Douglas Volk, Frederick Spiegle, John T. Bentley, Gustave Mercier, and Leon Moran and other late 19the and early 20th century notable artists. The majority of Remarque Proof impressions printed by Christian Klackner were usually limited to small editions. This is probably the case with Accused of Witchcraft.
Size:	29 1/2 X 21 1/2 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
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Buy Now	Price: $565.00 US
Condition:	Printed upon fine china paper and impressed onto a larger sheet of white, wove paper and with large margins as published in New York by Christian Klackner in 1884. Signed in pencil by James King along the lower margin. Bearing the publisher's address and date along the upper left and lower center margins. Apart from slight scuffing and foxing in the outer margins this is a brilliant proof impression and in very good condition throughout. Accused of Witchcraft represents a superb, original example of the 19th. century art of James S. King and Douglas Volk.
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