DORT, THE BIRTH PLACE OF CUYP
Etched by James Clarke Hook
Published by Macmillan, London 1880 in "Etching and Etchers" by Philip Gilbert Hamerton
A finely crafted original 19th century etching of the waterfront of Dort or Dortrecht in the Netherlands.
Hook pays tribute to the Dutch painter Aelbert Cuyp. Dated and titled in the plate.
Hamerton used examples from the very finest etchers of the day to illustrate his definitive work on the art form.
Fine, clean condition, free of repairs or restoration.
A crisp, dark impression printed on robust heavy grade wove paper, blank verso.
Approx. 8" x 5.5" (200mm x 140mm) to the platemark with good margins beyond.
James Clarke Hook (1819-1907) was London born, moving later to rural life near Godalming in Surrey.
He studied at the Royal Academy to which he became a full member in 1860.
He was also a member of the celebrated Victorian Etching Club and devoted much of his interest to coastal scenes in England and Europe
A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 140 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
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