Drypoint Collection (#2)

St. Mary le Strand, 1916. Creator: Francis Dodd
St. Mary le Strand, 1916. Shows James Gibbs's early 18th century church of St Mary le Strand, in London's West End.

Old Postillion, 1920. Creator: Francis Dodd
Old Postillion, 1920.

Christ healing the sick ('The hundred guilder print'), 1775. Creator: William Baillie
Christ healing the sick ('The hundred guilder print'), 1775.

Peckham, 1915. Creator: Francis Dodd
Peckham, 1915. Showing Peckham Hill Street and St Chrysostom Church which was demolished in 1963 due to severe dry rot.

The way to Emmaus, no.2, 1914. Creator: William Strang
The way to Emmaus, no.2, 1914. In this scene, the resurrected Christ has found two disciples on the road to Emmaus who are dressed like working-class contemporaries of Strang

Anchor Inn, Greenwich, 1938. Creator: Francis Dodd
Anchor Inn, Greenwich, 1938. Depicting the wharf, pub and moored boats on the River Thames at Highbridge, East Greenwich. Research on this print has however yielded a significant art historical

A.L. Smith, Master of Balliol, 1915. Creator: Francis Dodd
A.L. Smith, Master of Balliol, 1915. Arthur Lionel Smith was Master of Balliol College, Oxford, from 1916-24. He had a lifelong association with Balliol, coming up as an undergraduate in 1869

Winter afternoon, 1910. Creator: Francis Dodd
Winter afternoon, 1910. An intimate portrait of the painter Susan Isabel Dacre (1844-1933). Susan Isabel Dacre, sometimes called 'Aunt Susie'?, was a friend and collaborator of Dodd

Holy Family in an interior, 1643-5. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Holy Family in an interior, 1643-5.

Lunch hour, San Sebastian, 1924. Creator: Edmund Blampied
Lunch hour, San Sebastian, 1924.

Driving home in the rain, 1914. Creator: Edmund Blampied
Driving home in the rain, 1914.

Farm hands, 1922. Creator: Edmund Blampied
Farm hands, 1922. There is an element of drudgery in the expressions and absolute profiles of the farm hands of the title, who are tipping vegetables into a barrel

Aunt Elizabeth, 1921. Creator: Edmund Blampied
Aunt Elizabeth, 1921. Depicts the artist's aunt as she peels vegatables.

Survivors at Arras, 1917. Creator: CRW Nevinson
Survivors at Arras, 1917.

Badger Moody, 1922. Creator: CRW Nevinson
Badger Moody, 1922.

Paysage à l'Hermitage (Pontoise); (Landscape at l'Hermitage, Pontoise), 1880. Creator: Camille Pissarro
Paysage a l'Hermitage (Pontoise); (Landscape at l'Hermitage, Pontoise), 1880. A landscape with trees and buildings in the foreground and a wooded hillside in background

Westminster from a Savoy window, 1925 -1926. Creator: CRW Nevinson
Westminster from a Savoy window, 1925 -1926. A winter view of the River Thames looking south west from an upper window at Savoy Hotel.

The Morning Of Life, 1860-72. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Morning Of Life, 1860-72.

There Was No Remedy (No Hubo Remedio), 1799. Creator: Francisco Goya
There Was No Remedy (No Hubo Remedio), 1799.

Blow (Sopla), 1799. Creator: Francisco Goya
Blow (Sopla), 1799.

Philip IV, 1862. Creator: Edouard Manet
Philip IV, 1862.

On the Test, 1859. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
On the Test, 1859

Combe Bottom, 1860. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
Combe Bottom, 1860

Shere Mill Pond, No. II (Large Plate), 1860. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
Shere Mill Pond, No. II (Large Plate), 1860

A Lancashire River, 1881. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
A Lancashire River, 1881

The Inn, Purfleet, 1869. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
The Inn, Purfleet, 1869

A Lady Reading, 1858. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
A Lady Reading, 1858

Mount's Bay, 1868. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
Mount's Bay, 1868

The Moat House, 1865. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
The Moat House, 1865

The Four Cows, 1882. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
The Four Cows, 1882

The Keep, 1877. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
The Keep, 1877

Brentford Ferry, 1864. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
Brentford Ferry, 1864

Twickenham Church, 1865. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
Twickenham Church, 1865

Harry Kelly's Putney, 1867. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
Harry Kelly's Putney, 1867

Pool Dornie, 1874. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
Pool Dornie, 1874

Stables, 1880. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Stables, 1880

Bourgeoisie, between circa 1875 and circa 1880. Creator: Félicien Rops
Bourgeoisie, between circa 1875 and circa 1880

The Old Chapel at Châtillon-d'Azergues, 1799. Creator: Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
The Old Chapel at Chatillon-d'Azergues, 1799

Papal Promenade Along The Saône, 1805. Creator: Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
Papal Promenade Along The Saone, 1805

View of the Convent of the Barefooted Carmelites, 1807. Creator: Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
View of the Convent of the Barefooted Carmelites, 1807

The Road to Calvary, 1475/80. Creator: Master of the Housebook
The Road to Calvary, 1475/80

Dark Single Hollyhocks, 1890. Creator: James David Smillie
Dark Single Hollyhocks, 1890

Hollyhocks in a Long-Necked Vase, 1891. Creator: James David Smillie
Hollyhocks in a Long-Necked Vase, 1891

Man and Woman under a Tree. Creator: William Strang
Man and Woman under a Tree

Self-Portrait, 1897. Creator: William Strang
Self-Portrait, 1897

Two Peasants Fighting, c. 1475/1480. Creator: Master of the Housebook
Two Peasants Fighting, c. 1475/1480

Studies of Eleven Heads, 1770s(?). Creator: Bartholomaeus Ignaz Weiss
Studies of Eleven Heads, 1770s(?)

A Bunch of Pansies, 1890. Creator: James David Smillie
A Bunch of Pansies, 1890

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Drypoint is a versatile and captivating printmaking technique that has been used by artists throughout history to create stunning works of art. From Edvard Munch's iconic "The Kiss" to ancient maps depicting the travels of the Apostle Paul and the wanderings of the Israelites, it has left its mark on various artistic genres. In Munch's masterpiece, "The Kiss, " we can see how drypoint adds depth and texture to his portrayal of love and passion. The delicate lines etched into the plate bring out every emotion in this intimate moment. Moving away from romantic scenes, it also finds its place in historical engravings like the detailed map of Berlin or ancient Jerusalem. These intricate prints showcase not only geographical accuracy but also highlight the meticulousness required for creating such fine details using this technique. During times of war, artists like James McBey utilized drypoint to capture intense moments like "A Sixty-Five Pounder Opening Fire. " The sharp lines etched onto metal plates perfectly depict the chaos and destruction experienced during World War I. Religious themes are not exempt from being portrayed through drypoint either. In depictions such as "The Last Supper" or Rembrandt van Rijn's "Christ Preaching (La Petite Tombe), " this technique adds an ethereal quality that enhances their spiritual significance. Not limited to traditional subjects, it also captures everyday life with incredible precision. Mary Cassatt's tender piece, "Maternal Caress, " showcases her mastery in capturing human emotions through delicate lines etched onto copper plates. Exploring further into French artistry, Felix Bracquemond's 1862 work demonstrates how even abstract compositions can benefit from drypoint techniques. His unknown piece invites viewers to interpret its meaning while appreciating the artist's skillful use of line and shading. Jean Louis Forain takes us into a different realm with his depiction of a seated nude woman from the back.