19th Century European Prints

Etching by the British artist Sir Francis Seymour Haden measuring 5 7/8 x 8 7/8 inches, pencil signed, plate dated, 1877, cat: Schneiderman-155. Sir Francis Seymour Haden was one of the most important British etchers of the 19th century, along with his brother in law James Whistler. In addition to being a highly regarded artist he was a successful surgeon, accomplished author and dedicated angler. He was a founder and the first president of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers and was knighted in 1894.

This fine atmospheric etching by Alphone Aufray de Roc 'Bhian was done in 1882 by this French landscape artist. It measures 11 7/8 x 19 inches and is plate signed and dated and pencil signed in the lower right corner. Known for his fine command of atmosphere and mood in his etched lines, Alphone Aufray de Roc 'Bhian exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1864 - 1882.

A drypoint etching from 1867. First state of three. Printed before lettering. Plate signed and dated in the upper left. Plate measures 9 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches on chine colle. A richly detailed print with ecstatic, intricate linework.

A very fine original etching, this image measures 6 x 8 3/4 inches, 1877, cat: Schneiderman-153, pencil signed. Sir Francis Seymour Haden was one of the most important British etchers of the 19th century, along with his brother in law James Whistler. In addition to being a highly regarded artist he was a successful surgeon, accomplished author and dedicated angler. He was a founder and the first president of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers, and was knighted in 1894.

Etching, image size 14 1/8 x 23 3/4 inches, pencil signed

This is a fine original etching by French Barbizon artist Adolphe Appian.  The title is: Au Valromey.  This etching was created and printed in 1868, this is a very rare impression done on a thin laid type paper before the addition of the type setting below the image as it was published later by Cadart . published in Paris by Cadart & Luce (fl.1867–1870/1) as plate 6 to the art periodical in its first year, “L'Illustration nouvelle par une société de peintres-graveurs à l'eau-forte”, vol. 1, 1868. The image measures 4 1/8X7 5/8 inches.  Signed in the plate upper right corner of the image.

A fine etching in sepia ink by Sir Francis Seymour Haden, one of the most important British etchers of the 19th century. This image measures 6 x 8 7/8 inches, 1892, state III/III, cat: Schneiderman-207, pencil signed. A richly inked impression with very nice plate tone.

This is an original drypoint etching by French artist Alphonse Legros (1837-1911).  Las Vieilles Carrieres de Mont Rouge was created and printed circa 1880's in an edition of 22.  The image measures 3 5/8X7 1/8 inches.  This etching is hand signed lower right in pencil.  Fine condition, Ref. Bliss 351

This is a very fine original etching by Scottish artist William Strang. The image size is 9 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches, published in 1883 in an edition of 60, cat: University of Glasgow-35, pencil signed below the image, titled and inscribed 'first plate' in the lower margin. A very classically styled composition of a biblical scene, this etching features a rich impression with nice plate tone.

This is a fine original etching by German artist Ferdinand Schmutzer.  The title is: Die Unterhaltung (The Conversation) it was created and printed in 1897.  Hand signed in pencil lower border and also signed and dated within the plate.  The image measures 9 1/4X7 5/8 inches.  This etching is in an early frame.

Timber Raft on the Rhine (after the watercolor by J.M.W. Turner in the National Gallery). 1898. Mezzotint. Hardie 66. 8 1/4 x 11 11/16 (sheet 10 5/16 x 13 1/2). Edition 100. A rich, tonal impression printed in black ink on simili-Japan paper. Signed in pencil.

This is an original etching by French artist Theodule A. Ribot.  The tile is: Le Dejeuner des Cuisiniers, it was created and printed circa 1865.  Translated it reads: (The Cooks' Lunch, Culinary Scene # 5)  "is the fifth scene from a set of original etchings portraying the life in the kitchen's of  a Parisian restaurant.  Published by Cadart, Paris.  The image measures 8 1/4X11 1/4 inches.  Plate signed.

etching, 5 3/4x9 1/2, pencil signed

This is an original etching by French artist Alphonese Legros.  The title is: "Souvenir du Lac de Trasimene".  The image measures 5 3/4X6 3/8 inches.  Printed on a Laid paper with A.O.L. watermark.  Hand signed in pencil lower right.  Bliss 674, state ii/ii..

This is an original pencil signed etching of a woman by French artist Charles L. Courtry (1846-1897) Weve been unable to identify the subject, the etching is hand signed in pencil by the artist lower right. Printed on a medium weight wove type paper. The image measures 17 1/2X14 3/4 inches.