Drypoint Collection (#8)

The Guard House, 1901. Creator: Gustave Leheutre
The Guard House, 1901

At the Foot of the Cross. Creator: Alphonse Legros
At the Foot of the Cross

Frontispiece for "Les Fleurs du Mal", 1857. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Frontispiece for " Les Fleurs du Mal", 1857. [Frontispiece for The Flowers of Evil]

Medick and Black Medick Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Medick and Black Medick from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Casa di Dante da Castiglione, 1886. Creator: Telemaco Signorini
Casa di Dante da Castiglione, 1886

Women Bathing, 1895. Creator: Edvard Munch
Women Bathing, 1895

Death and the Woman, 1894. Creator: Edvard Munch
Death and the Woman, 1894

A Mother's Joy, 1902. Creator: Edvard Munch
A Mother's Joy, 1902

Dr. Linde's Four Sons, 1902. Creator: Edvard Munch
Dr. Linde's Four Sons, 1902

Mrs. Marie Linde, 1902. Creator: Edvard Munch
Mrs. Marie Linde, 1902

Dr. Max Linde, 1902. Creator: Edvard Munch
Dr. Max Linde, 1902

Study of a Model, 1894. Creator: Edvard Munch
Study of a Model, 1894

King Oscar II of Sweden, by Anders L Zorn
King Oscar II of Sweden, etching by Anders L Zorn Date: 1913

La Butte, Montmartre
A drypoint etching of a man walking with his dog under the light given from a tall street lantern, along a pavement in Montmartre, Paris. Date: circa 1923

From A Paris Window
A drypoint etching which displays a view looking out from a window of a house in Paris, France, a lady can be seen opposite, brushing her very long hair, over a decorative wrought iron barrier

A Berkshire Stream
A drypoint etching which shows a large, decrepit old riverside building, by which a boy is sitting on the bank, another figure can be seen in one of a cluster of boats, situated in Berkshire

The Calvary Concarneau
A drypoint etching of a large, standing crucifix at the bay of Concarneau, in Finistere, France. Date: 1920

The Day's Work Done
A drypoint etching of some docked boats outside some tall costal buildings. Date: circa 1921

Troops Resting
A drypoint depicting a large number of military soldiers, resting from exhaustion, beside a brick path. Date: 1916

The Sunlit Homestead
A drypoint etching of a distant Australian homestead on a bright day, surrounded by very tall, thin tree clusters. Date: circa 1925

Nature's Tracery, Autumn
A drypoint etching of some trees, naturally forming a pointed arch, which frames a large building in the background. Date: circa 1925

Turkish Bath With Two Figures
A drypoint etching of a male and female figure at a Turkish bath, with curtain separating. Used as a promotion for Herbert S. Gilkes, print dealer based in Sydney. Date: circa 1865

The Water's Edge
A drypoint etching of a large, gnarled and twisted tree by the water's edge, beside a fallen, bending one. Date: circa 1923

Cool Water
A drypoint showing a creek, sheltered by numerous crooked, twisting trees. Date: circa 1922

The White Gum
A drypoint showing a Eucalyptus viminalis, more commonly known as a white gum tree, sat in an Australian countryside. Date: circa 1922

Wellington, N. Z. From The Hills
An etching showing an expansive view of Wellington, or Te Whanganui-a-Tara in the native Maori tongue, the capital of New Zealand since 1865. Date: circa 1921

Evening
A landscape drypoint etching of some trees along a fence line in an Australian countryside setting. Date: circa 1921

The Slip-rail
A landscape drypoint etching showing an old, crude slip-rail fence, running along some Australian grasslands. Date: circa 1921

The Street Musicians
A drypoint showing the scene of some musicians, happily playing their music in a street, with instruments including a large harp, violin and flute. Date: circa 1921

A Dutch Story
This drypoint shows a group of Men wearing traditional Dutch clothing, having a conversation. Date: circa 1918

The Monarch
Drypoint of large tree by the Kalgan River, stretching 140 kilometres, in Western Australia. Date: circa 1918

Windmill, Der Haag
Drypoint of a Dutch windmill, located in the Hague, Netherlands, looming over a small village. Date: circa 1918

Folio of 97 etchings and drypoints of the Western Front, WW1
Page from a German folio of 97 drypoint etchings of the Western Front, 1914-1918, by W Schimmelpflug, 16th Dragoon Regiment. A dead soldier. Date: 1914-1918

Reliefs at dawn, 1918 (litho)
3027389 Reliefs at dawn, 1918 (litho) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 36x52 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Persberg Mines, Sweden
Engraved illustrations of Mining from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Victory: a naked youth standing facing left holding a statue of winged Victory in his righ... 1869
Victory: a naked youth standing facing left holding a statue of winged Victory in his right hand, 1869

Village on a River, 17th century. Creator: Jan Ruischer
Village on a River, 17th century

Repose, c. 1934 (etching and drypoint, printed in colours)
985610 Repose, c.1934 (etching and drypoint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 49x117 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Repose. Louis Icart (1888-1950)

Portrait of the artist, about 1895. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin
Portrait of the artist, about 1895

L Homme ala pipe, 1879. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin
L Homme a la pipe, 1879

Portrait of Emma Dauvilliers, about 1889. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin
Portrait of Emma Dauvilliers, about 1889

Le Repos de bebe, 1881. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin
Le Repos de bebe, 1881

Portrait of Henri Rouart, 1875. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin
Portrait of Henri Rouart, 1875

Mlle. Mou-Mou, 1880. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin
Mlle. Mou-Mou, 1880

Le fils de Ludovic Halevy, 1879. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin
Le fils de Ludovic Halevy, 1879

Portrait of Charles Hayem, 1876. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin
Portrait of Charles Hayem, 1876

Portrait of Emile Soldi, 1876. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin
Portrait of Emile Soldi, 1876

Portrait of an unknown man, late 19th century. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin
Portrait of an unknown man, late 19th century

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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.