Antique Framed Print : Songs dull town me 1822 Soft ground etching
Framed Photos from Liszt Collection
Songs dull town me 1822 Soft ground etching
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Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 14032848
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10 3 16 1785 1851 1822 258 Cm 7 7 8 Composed Country Designed Domestic Life Fashion Henry Thomas Alken Horses Humourous Fashion Hunting Imagery Derives Military Naval Popular Song Satires Scene Illustrating Scenes Shooting Single Line Soft Ground Etching Song Book Songs Town Vignette Scenes
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.8cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Songs dull town me. . 1822 Soft ground etching" transports us back to the year 1822, immersing us in a world of artistic brilliance. Created by the talented British artist Henry Thomas Alken, this image showcases his exceptional skills as a masterful etcher. The sheet is part of a series of satires designed for a songbook, where Alken not only composed but also illustrated vignette scenes in his unique and humorous fashion. Each scene serves as an illustration to accompany a single line from popular songs of that day. Alken's imagery derives inspiration from various aspects of life, including hunting, shooting, horses, domestic life, fashion trends in both town and country settings, as well as military and naval themes. This particular print captures the essence of a quaint yet lively town atmosphere. Measuring approximately 7 7/8 x 10 3/16 inches (20 x 25.8 cm), this soft ground etching showcases Alken's attention to detail and his ability to bring characters and scenes to life on paper. The intricate lines and delicate shading add depth and dimensionality to each element within the composition. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from the Liszt Collection, we are transported back in time to experience the charm and wit that defined British art during the early nineteenth century.
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