Aquatint Collection (#10)

Soir Sur La Reviere
Possibly an landscape aquatint, which shows a wide, calm river with thick trees populating the left side, in the evening. Date: circa 1921

Nightfall
An aquatint showing an Australian town, under a dark, evening sky, from across reflective, moonlit waters. Date: circa 1925

Barges, Chiswick, Mall
An aquatint of a group of barges at Chiswick Mall, a waterfront street in London, workmen can be seen tending to the boats. Date: circa 1922

Shades of Evening
A landscape aquatint showing plain grassland, with a dividing wall, under a darkening evening sky. Date: circa 1921

A Fair Wind
An aquatint showing the silhouetted shape of a sail boat, using the force of a fair wind in the ocean. Date: circa 1921

The Swinging Basin
An aquatint of Yarra Docklands in Australia, with a large vessel docked beside the platform. Date: circa 1918

Windy Landscape
Aquatint showing a broad, flat landscape on a windy day. Date: circa 1932

The House of Mystery
Aquatint etching showing a large house with many square muntin windows, it is not known why this house has a mysterious label

Fruit Stall Traders
An Aquatint showing some fruit stall merchants at a market, plying their trade. Date: circa 1929

Field Workers
An aquatint showing three workers, two women and one man on an expansive crop field. Date: circa 1929

Military degradation in the Place Vendome.. Handcolored aquatint engraving after an illustration credited to Victor Auver from A Tour through Paris, William Sams, London, 1825

Until Death, Plate 55 of Los Caprichos
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Until death. Plate 55 of Los Caprichos, etching and burnished aquatint. Etching;

Woman Bathing, United States
3586950 Woman Bathing, United States by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); (add.info.: Woman Bathing, 1890-91, by Mary Cassatt (1844-1926). Dry point and aquatint in colour on paper

Maternal caress 1891;by Mary Cassatt
3521042 Maternal caress 1891;by Mary Cassatt by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); (add.info.: Maternal caress 1891;by Mary Cassatt 1844-1926, artist colour dry point, soft-ground etching)

The bath, 1891 by Mary Cassatt
3524349 The bath, 1891 by Mary Cassatt by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); (add.info.: The bath, 1891 by Mary Cassatt 1844-1926, American artist)

Sin Pursued by Death (John Milton, Paradise Lost, Book 2, 787, 790-792), November 27, 1804

A Morrocan farrier at left accompanied by another figure attending to the hoof of a... ca. 1860-70
A Morrocan farrier at left accompanied by another figure attending to the hoof of a mule, ca. 1860-70

Entrance to the church of St Joseph (San Jose), Madrid, figures seated on the groun... ca. 1860-70
Entrance to the church of St Joseph (San Jose), Madrid, figures seated on the ground in front, ca. 1860-70

Three horsemen, ca. 1770-94. Creator: Maria Catharina Prestel
Three horsemen, ca. 1770-94

Seascape, after Claude Lorrains "Liber Veritatis", 1815. Creator: Ludovico Caracciolo
Seascape, after Claude Lorrains " Liber Veritatis", 1815

View of the Grand Basin of the Tuileries (behind the statue of Autumn), ca. 1803. Creator: Johann Heinrich Troll
View of the Grand Basin of the Tuileries (behind the statue of Autumn), ca. 1803

Oliver Cromwell, after 1653. Creator: Jan van de Velde
Oliver Cromwell, after 1653

A Young Elephant, . n. d. Creator: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein
A Young Elephant, .n.d

The Studio of Horace Vernet (Interieur d un Atelier), 1824. Creator: Emile Jean-Horace Vernet
The Studio of Horace Vernet (Interieur d un Atelier), 1824, 1824

Man in Venetian costume standing before a large fireplace, right arm outstretched... ca. 1770-1800. Creator: Anon
Man in Venetian costume standing before a large fireplace, right arm outstretched, ca. 1770-1800

Caerphilly Castle, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, 1800. Creator: John Hill
Caerphilly Castle, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", January 1, 1800

A Welsh Landlady, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, 1800. Creator: John Hill
A Welsh Landlady, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", January 1, 1800

Ragland, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800
Ragland, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800

The Craft in Danger, 1817. Creator: John Kay
The Craft in Danger, 1817

Festiniog, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", September 1, 1799
Festiniog, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", September 1, 1799

The Union of the Wye with the Severn from Chepstow, from "Remarks on a Tour to Wales", 1799
The Union of the Wye with the Severn from Chepstow, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", September 1799

Woolverhampton, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, August 26, 1799
Woolverhampton, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", August 26, 1799

Coventry, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", August 27, 1799
Coventry, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", August 27, 1799

Langollen, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, September 1, 1799
Langollen, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", September 1, 1799

The Kings Apartments Conway Castle, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, 1799-1800
The Kings Apartments Conway Castle, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", 1799-1800

Cardiff Castle, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, August 26, 1799
Cardiff Castle, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", August 26, 1799

Inside of a Kitchen at Newcastle, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales", 1800. Creator: John Hill
Inside of a Kitchen at Newcastle, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", January 1, 1800

Swansey, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800
Swansey, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800

Caernarvon, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, November 2, 1799
Caernarvon, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", November 2, 1799

Tintern Abbey, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", January 1, 1800
Tintern Abbey, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", January 1, 1800

The Hanging Tower at Caerphilly, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, 1800. Creator: John Hill
The Hanging Tower at Caerphilly, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", January 1, 1800

Penmanmawr, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, September 1, 1799
Penmanmawr, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", September 1, 1799

Snowdon from Llanberris Lake, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, 1799. Creator: John Hill
Snowdon from Llanberris Lake, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", September 1, 1799

Pont Aberglasslyn, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, 1799. Creator: John Hill
Pont Aberglasslyn, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", September 1, 1799

Nantz Mill, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, September 1, 1799
Nantz Mill, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", September 1, 1799

Silhouette of a Celebrated Commander on the Retir d List, 1830-1835. Creator: John Bruce
Silhouette of a Celebrated Commander on the Retir d List, 1830-1835

The Dead Tiger; Mort du tigre, 1807 (hand-coloured aquatint)
1196715 The Dead Tiger; Mort du tigre, 1807 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822) (after); 46x58.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand)
985913 The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand) by Thornton, Robert John (1768?-1837) (after); 59x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Lily)

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Aquatint: Capturing the Essence of Artistic Expression From Edvard Munch's iconic masterpiece "The Kiss" to George Stephenson's groundbreaking locomotive "The Rocket, " aquatint has played a significant role in immortalizing these remarkable creations. This printmaking technique, often combined with drypoint, allows artists to achieve stunning tonal variations and depth in their works. Nicholas Pocock's maritime scenes like "The Speedy and El Gamo" come alive through the intricate lines and delicate shading achieved by aquatint. Similarly, Francisco de Goya's darkly satirical series "Los Caprichos" showcases his mastery of this technique as he delves into the complexities of human nature. In historical depictions such as the Battle of New Orleans or Telford's suspension bridge across Menai Straits, aquatint breathes life into these monumental events. The meticulous detailing captures every nuance, transporting viewers back in time to experience these moments firsthand. Not limited to grand spectacles alone, it also finds its place in capturing everyday beauty. Ambroise Louis Garneray and Frederic Martens' enchanting piece "Peche du Cachalot" portrays the majesty of whale hunting with exquisite precision. Meanwhile, William Daniell transports us to Mevagissey in Cornwall with his evocative depiction from 1825. Even architectural wonders like Christ Church in Spitalfields or Berkeley Square in Mayfair are brought to life through aquatint. The careful etching techniques highlight every intricate detail while maintaining an ethereal quality that adds charm and character to these structures. Whether it is showcasing natural landscapes or man-made marvels like paddle steamers or pelicans soaring above tranquil waters, aquatint continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide. Its ability to create rich textures and evoke emotions makes it a timeless medium that stands at the intersection between technical precision and artistic expression.