Title: |
Rest |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.) |
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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. |
Price: |
Sold - The price is no longer available. |
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