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Old Road: Elegy for the English Elm I

$800.00

Description

Robin Tanner began working on this etching in 1974 when the Dutch Elm disease was considerably advanced.  This plate is a lament for the Dutch Elm—and a celebration of the 17th Century poet Thomas Traherne’s line, “Everything was at rest, free and immortal.”  The gateway overgrown with dog-roses is similar to that used in Tanner’s earlier work, Martin’s Hovel, and the milestone is from one at the Wiltshire village of Sutton Benger.

Additional information

Signing, Dating, and Titling

Condition

Excellent Condition

Type

Old Etchings

Details

Medium:
Original etching
Paper:
Waterrmarked BFK Rives
Publisher:
Published by Robin Garton, London
Printer:
Printed by Tisiphone Etching Ltd., London
Edition:
From the edition of 1,000.
Signature:
Signed en recto lower center.
Date:
The plate was etched in 1976; the print was made in 1977.
Framing:
Custom matted and framed behind 99% UV-blocking art glass using strictly conservation-grade materials.
Condition:
Excellent condition; as new. Crisp printing, bold ink, full margins.
Framed Size:
19 in. (h) x 15 in. (w) x 1 in. (d)
Sheet Size:
13 in. (h) x 10.5 in. (w)
Image Size:
11.875 in. (h) x 9.375 in. (w)

Price & Purchase

Price:
$800