Aquatint Collection (#11)

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)

The Queen, 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand)
986418 The Queen, 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand) by Henderson, Peter Charles (fl.1799-d.1829) (after); 55.8x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall
2911029 The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: 1804 Hand-coloured etching and aquatint titled The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall by James Gillray (1751-1815)

Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured engraving entitled The Hand-writing upon the wall by James Gillray
3525524 Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured engraving entitled The Hand-writing upon the wall by James Gillray. by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Etching, aquatint)

Explanation of the Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808. 1808. Creator: Anon
Explanation of the Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808

The Closet, January 28, 1778. January 28, 1778. Creator: Anon
The Closet, January 28, 1778

Two Swiss Peasants Bargaining, 1785. Creator: Marquand Fidel Dominikus Wocher
Two Swiss Peasants Bargaining, 1785

Red Gate, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195025 Red Gate, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 43x31 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Alighting from the Carriage, c. 1920-1930s (etching and aquatint)
1194952 Alighting from the Carriage, c.1920-1930s (etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 76x57 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French, out of copyright

French Doll; Poupee moderne, 1926 (etching and aquatint)
1194951 French Doll; Poupee moderne, 1926 (etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 66x50.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French, out of copyright

Venice (etching and aquatint on white paper)
3708591 Venice (etching and aquatint on white paper) by Miti Zanetti, Giuseppe (1859-1929); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Casanova, (drypoint and aquatint)
990998 Casanova, (drypoint and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 51x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Casanova. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Drypoint and aquatint. 51 x 33cm

Carnival, 1920 (colour etching and aquatint)
991061 Carnival, 1920 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 50x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and aquatint

Hydrangeas, 1928 (colour etching and aquatint)
991052 Hydrangeas, 1928 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 51.5x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydrangeas. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and aquatint

The Swing, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195032 The Swing, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 66.8x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Chestnut Seller, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195020 Chestnut Seller, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 47x35 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Well, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195018 The Well, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 42x28 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Venetian Lagoon (etching and aquatint on white paper)
3708589 Venetian Lagoon (etching and aquatint on white paper) by Miti Zanetti, Giuseppe (1859-1929); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

On the Quay, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195019 On the Quay, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 33x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Golden Veil, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195015 Golden Veil, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 38x48 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Fair Model, 1937 (colour etching and aquatint)
991062 Fair Model, 1937 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 54.5x34.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fair Model. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and aquatint

Four Dears, 1929 (colour etching and aquatint)
991057 Four Dears, 1929 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 76x62.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Four Dears. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and aquatint

La Poeme, (drypoint and aquatint)
990997 La Poeme, (drypoint and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 45.2x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Poeme. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Drypoint and aquatint. 45.2 x 54.5cm

On the Beach, (drypoint and aquatint)
990995 On the Beach, (drypoint and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 26x39.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Beach. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Etching with aquatint. 26 x 39.2cm

Montmartre, 1928 (colour etching and aquatint)
991060 Montmartre, 1928 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 72.5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Montmartre. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and aquatint

Thais, 1927 (colour etching and aquatint)
991058 Thais, 1927 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 43x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thais. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and aquatint. Etched in 1927

Woman in a Car with Two Pekinese, (etching and aquatint)
990994 Woman in a Car with Two Pekinese, (etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 37x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in a Car with Two Pekinese. Louis Icart (1888-1950)

Scared, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195022 Scared, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 27x37.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Loves Blossom, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195031 Loves Blossom, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 41x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Sweet Mystery, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195029 Sweet Mystery, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 52x40.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Singing Lesson, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195028 Singing Lesson, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 48.5x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Swallows, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195016 Swallows, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 47.5x27 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Lampshade, 1948 (colour etching and aquatint)
990946 Lampshade, 1948 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 40x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lampshade. Louis Icart (c.1888-1950). Colour etching and aquatint

Venice (etching and aquatint on white paper)
3708594 Venice (etching and aquatint on white paper) by Miti Zanetti, Giuseppe (1859-1929); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

White Underwear, 1925 (colour etching and aquatint)
991059 White Underwear, 1925 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 55x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: White Underwear. Louis Icart (1888-1950)

Peacock, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195033 Peacock, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 47.5x37.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Girl picking lemons, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195017 Girl picking lemons, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 44x28.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

And then divine Linnaeus, c. 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand)
986417 And then divine Linnaeus, c.1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand) by Reinagle, Philip (1749-1833) (after); 55.8x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Correct Survey of Dublin, As It Stood in the Year 1610, published July 1792

Caesars Tower and Part of Warwick Castle from the Island, plate three from Views of Warwick Castle, January 1776

Reclining Nude Woman, 1902. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Reclining Nude Woman, 1902

The Conciergerie, Paris, 1908. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
The Conciergerie, Paris, 1908

Blue-Coat Hospital, Dublin, published March 1798. Creator: James Malton
Blue-Coat Hospital, Dublin, published March 1798

Great Courtyard, Dublin Castle, published July 1792. Creator: James Malton
Great Courtyard, Dublin Castle, published July 1792

Powerscourt House, Dublin, published July 1795. Creator: James Malton
Powerscourt House, Dublin, published July 1795

The Parliament House - Dublin, published November 1793. Creator: James Malton
The Parliament House - Dublin, published November 1793

Leinster House, Dublin, published July 1792. Creator: James Malton
Leinster House, Dublin, published July 1792

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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.