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Songs dull town me 1822 Soft ground etching
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Songs dull town me 1822 Soft ground etching
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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
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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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