Edward Radclyffe

Labour

Edward Radclyffe's engraving entitled, "Labour" is an original mixed method engraving published by J. McQueen, London & Paris in 1970. Like its companion piece, "Rest", it is based upon a drawing by John Absolon. Here, Edward Radclyffe depicts haymaking in the English countryside. A farm worker pays his respect to the well dressed young women of the manor house as people toil in the field.

Original Mixed Method Engraving by the British artist, Edward Radclyffe designed by John Absolon.

Labour

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Edward Radclyffe (Birmingham, 1810 - London, 1863) & John Absolon (Lambeth, 1815 - London, 1895)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Notes	-
01-		Labour by Edward Radclyffe designed by John Absolon	Original Mixed Method Engraving	1870	Published in Paris by J. McQueen, London and Paris	Sold
02.-		Rest by Edward Radclyffe designed by John Absolon	Original Mixed Method Engraving	1870	Published in Paris by J. McQueen, London and Paris	Sold

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Title:	Labour
Engraver:	Radclyffe, Edward (Birmingham, 1810 - London, 1863)
Designer:	Absolon, John (Lambeth, 1815 - London, 1895)
Date:	1870
Medium:	Original Mixed Method Engraving
Publisher:	J. McQueen, London & Paris
Note:	Edward Radclyffe: A fine Victorian era engraver, Edward Radclyffe studied engraving techniques under his father, William Radclyffe (1780-1855). After assisting his father in engraving for a number of years he moved to London in 1842 and was commissioned by both the Art Journal and the Art Union of London. At the same time, Edward Radclyffe worked upon large, individual engravings based upon the designs of such masters as David Cox, F. R. Lee and Claude. His greatest engravings, however, came from his association with the English painter, John Absolon (Lambeth, 1815 - London, 1895). Beginning around 1850, John Absolon supplied Edward Radclyffe with a number of drawings to engrave in both line and mezzotint. These included, The Hay Field, An Incident in the Life of Burns, Labour and Rest.
	Edward Radclyffe completed Labour and Rest shortly before his death in 1863. For some unknown reason these large and impressive engravings were not printed and published until seven years later. These delightful companion pieces depict haymaking in the English summer followed by refreshments under the shade of a nearby tree. Of interest is the fact that in Labour, a farm worker pays his respect to the well dressed young women of the manor house. In Rest, however, the ladies have joined in the gossip and conversation of the labourers. This pair of engravings ranks among Edward Radclyffe's finest works of art.
	The Victorian Era Mixed Method Engraving: Perhaps the most technically demanding form of original printmaking, the mixed method engraving reached its apex during the Victorian era. Highly skilled engravers would often devote more than a full year's work to one large engraving, combining such complex mediums as mezzotinting, aquatinting, stippling, etching and engraving to produce remarkable effects in black and white. During the mid and late nineteenth century these large engravings became the driving force of the Victorian art world.
	Unfortunately, surviving examples of this unique art form are now very scarce. Because of their large size most of these engravings were meant to be framed. Nineteenth century framers knew next to nothing about archival conservation and thus the majority of these important works have been unalterably ruined. Thankfully this beautiful example is in very good condition.
Size:	12 X 20 1/2 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition:	Printed upon 19th century wove paper and with margins of between three and four inches on all sides. Containing a faint vertical wood burn mark from a 19th century framing effort, else a crisp, early impression and in very good condition throughout. Labour and Rest represents superb, original examples of the engraved art of Edward Radclyffe and the designs of John Absolon.
Price:	Sold - The price is no longer available.
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Edward Radclyffe & John Absolon

Labour