| Method | Etching |
| Artist | Albany E. Howarth |
| Published | c. 1909 |
| Dimensions | Image and plate 205 x 254 mm, Sheet 265 x 355 mm |
| Notes |
Signed and titled in pencil. A view of Magdalen College and bridge from the river. Albany E. Howarth (1872-1936) was an etcher and water-colour painter. Born in Durham, his first job was working in the drawing offices of Armstrong Mitchell in Newcastle; an armaments and vehicle manufactory. After four years he left to illustrate a range of newspapers and periodicals printed in the North of England. Through this role, he taught himself collotype, lithography and process engraving. Beginning in around 1905, Howarth emerged as a major etcher and frequently exhibited at such major venues as the Fine Arts Society, the Royal Academy and with the Royal Engravers. Howarth was elected an Associate of the Royal Engravers in 1920. During his career Albany Howarth etched many great architectural views of England, Italy and France. His etchings of the Oxford Colleges, published as set of twelve in 1909, combine etching with dry point to achieve strong tonal effects. Like William Nicholson, Howarth's works are not only concerned with the strong architectural features of his chosen subjects but also the play of light upon them. Condition: Spots of glue residue to top margin. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £200.00 |
| Stock ID | 51094 |