Sunrise in the Mist
Print
ca. 1839 (made)
ca. 1839 (made)
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Monochrome print showing a sea-shore with sandy beach taking up much of the bottom half and the sea coming in from the left. Almost centrally placed in the sky shines a sun, with a cloud formation in the top right corner. There are a few scattered rocks on the beach and a structure (castle or church) in the sea on an outcrop.
Object details
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Title | Sunrise in the Mist (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Mezzotint on laid paper |
Brief description | Mezzotint, 'Sunrise in the Mist', by David Lucas; British, ca. 1839. |
Physical description | Monochrome print showing a sea-shore with sandy beach taking up much of the bottom half and the sea coming in from the left. Almost centrally placed in the sky shines a sun, with a cloud formation in the top right corner. There are a few scattered rocks on the beach and a structure (castle or church) in the sea on an outcrop. |
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Production type | Proof |
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Object history | Oustanding progress proof before all letters of an exceptionally rare unpublished engraving. |
Historical context | It is unknown whether the source of this design was Lucas's own, or was from the hand of his principal patron, John Constable. Current academic opinion favour Lucas as the originator of this design. (Quoted from label on reverse of image. |
Production | Attribution note: Progress proof before lettering |
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Other number | 96 - Number on label |
Collection | |
Accession number | E.662-1993 |
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Record created | April 22, 2008 |
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