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Raphael Tuck and Sons - Mastiff

Mastiff (Die-Cut)

Title:	Mastiff (Die-Cut)
Publisher:	Raphael Tuck & Sons, London
Date:	c. 1880
Medium:	Original Chromolithograph
Source:	Die-Cut
Note:	Raphael Tuck & Sons: The lithographic publisher, Raphael Tuck and Sons, dominated the die-cut market in Britain during the 1880's decade. Although, their art was printed in Germany, the images were directed for a thoroughly British audience. The subjects for die-cut lithography covered a wide range. Animals, soldiers, children, flowers, country scenes and tradesmen were frequently depicted. Because of their beauty and appeal, die-cuts were most often mounted in keepsake albums. As well, greeting cards of the nineteenth century were usually handmade, and die-cuts were the most favored decorations. This original chromolithograph was published by Raphael Tuck & Sons around 1880. The die-cut depicts a miniature image of a dog (Mastiff). The Mastiff is a large dog and one of the heaviest breeds, often refered to as 'gentle giants'.
	Chromolithography -- printing images by using a series of carefully registered tint stones -- became the most popular method for the original printmaking of everything from miniature images to large posters during the last half of the nineteenth century. The far less costly advances of photomechanical methods, however, made this original and complex form of art all but obsolete by the turn of the century. Yet, no other technique has come close to capturing the deep and rich oil based colours of the original chromolithograph.
	By 1870, further elaborate techniques had been added to the chromolithograph. Embossing, multiple hues and raised printings created almost three dimensional qualities. The Die-Cut was perhaps the most complex innovation. During the latter nineteenth century colour lithographic printers and publishers in both Germany and Britain developed a method where their images could be cut into shapes during the printing process by a type of punch-out tool called a die, such as this original chromolithographic die-cut depicting a dog (Mastiff). By 1880 the die-cut chromolithograph reached its pinnacle with the most colourful and complex imagery standing out in direct relief, as one can see from this original example.
	Original die-cut chromolithographs have today become very scarce. Most of the surviving cut-out designs have inevitably suffered from chipping and breakage, and very few have come down to us in such fine condition as this original example. As one can here see the nineteenth century die-cut chromolithograph was simply a spectacular example of Victorian era printmaking techniques.
Size:	2 1/2 X 3 1/2 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Buy Now	Price: $79.00 US
Condition:	Printed on thick nineteenth century wove paper and published by Raphael Tuck and Sons in London around 1880. This is a fine and strongly printed impression without a trace of deterioration and in excellent condition throughout.
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Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut by the British publisher, Raphael Tuck & Sons

Mastiff Original Chromolithograph Die Cut by the British publisher Raphael Tuck and Sons

Mastiff (Die-Cut)

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Raphael Tuck and Sons, London
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Notes	-
01.-		At Full Mast by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Ships)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Miniature Die-Cut of a ship at sea with full masts
02.-		Cockatiel by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Birds)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Miniature Die-Cut of the head of a bird (cockatiel)
03.-		English Spaniel by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Dogs)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Miniature Die-Cut head of a dog (spaniel)
04.-		Farm Horses by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Horses)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Miniature Die-Cut of a white horse and a brown horse	Sold
05.-		Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Dogs)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Miniature Die-Cut of a dog in a barrel (Irish Staffordshire bull terrier)
06.-		Mastiff by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Dogs)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Miniature Die-Cut of a dog (mastiff)
07.-		Norfolk by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Horses)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Miniature Die-Cut of a brown horse	Sold
08.-		Pigs by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Pigs)	Set of Three Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Three Miniature Die-Cuts with pigs
09.-		Scottish Collie by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Dogs)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Miniature Die-Cut of a dog (scottish collie)
10.-		Scottish Deerhound by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Dogs)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Miniature Die-Cut head of a dog (scottish deerhound)	Sold
11.-		Sheep and Goat by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Goat, Sheep)	Set of Three Original Chromolithographic Die-Cuts	c. 1880	Three Miniature Die-Cuts with sheep and a goat
12.-		Springer Spaniel by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Dogs)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Miniature Die-Cut of a dog (springer spaniel)
13.-		The Coal Cart by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Horses & Tradesmen)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Large Die-Cut of a horse drawn coal cart
14.-		The Peacock by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Birds)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Large Die-Cut of a bird (peacock)	Sold
15.-		Victorian Post Card (Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons) The Balloon Girl	Original Chromolithograph	c. 1895	19th Century Post Card (Theatrical)
16.-		Welsh Corgi by Raphael Tuck and Sons (Dogs)	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Miniature Die-Cut of the head of dog (welsh corgi)

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19th Century Chromolithographic Die-Cuts
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Notes	-
01-		I like Scott's Emulsion: It is Just as Nice as Cream Original 19th century Die-Cut for Scott & Bowne, New York	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880 - 1885	Advertising for Scott's Products, New York
02.-		Innocence Original 19th century Die-Cut by the Stephens' Lithograph and Engraving Co., St. Louis for Flint & Walling, Star Wind-Mills, Kendallville, Indiana	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	1889	Advertising for Flint & Walling, Star Wind-Mills, Kendallville, Indiana
03.-		Miss Blue Eyes Original 19th century Die-Cut	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut	c. 1880	Die-Cut of a little girl wearing a bonnet
04.-		Tea Time Original 19th century Die-Cut	Original Chromolithographic Die-Cut		Set of Five miniature Die-Cuts for Tea (Two women and three flower bouquets)	Sold

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