Trees near Corfe
Print
late nineteenth century to early twentieth century (printed)
late nineteenth century to early twentieth century (printed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
John Wright (1857-1933), along with his exact contemporary Sir Frank Short, belonged to the generation of English printmakers who, following in the steps of James McNeill Whistler and Seymour Haden - the leaders of the 'Etching Revival', established a tradition of topographical etching which enjoyed remarkable popularity with collectors until the great crash of the market in the 1930s.
Wright was elected to the Royal Society of Painter Etchers (RE) as early as 1899, only resigning shortly before his death in 1933. An obituary notice in Print Collectors' Quarterly the following year praised the quality of his prints and commented that they were appreciated in particular in America. Corfe Castle - a much-admired picturesque ruin in Dorset - was a favourite subject for Wright.
Wright was elected to the Royal Society of Painter Etchers (RE) as early as 1899, only resigning shortly before his death in 1933. An obituary notice in Print Collectors' Quarterly the following year praised the quality of his prints and commented that they were appreciated in particular in America. Corfe Castle - a much-admired picturesque ruin in Dorset - was a favourite subject for Wright.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Trees near Corfe (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching on laid paper |
| Brief description | 'Trees near Corfe Castle' by John Wright R.E. (1857-1933); etching |
| Physical description | Landscape with trees in the foreground to the right of the image and bushes to the left. View of Corfe Castle in the distance |
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| Credit line | Given by George Bednar |
| Place depicted | |
| Summary | John Wright (1857-1933), along with his exact contemporary Sir Frank Short, belonged to the generation of English printmakers who, following in the steps of James McNeill Whistler and Seymour Haden - the leaders of the 'Etching Revival', established a tradition of topographical etching which enjoyed remarkable popularity with collectors until the great crash of the market in the 1930s. Wright was elected to the Royal Society of Painter Etchers (RE) as early as 1899, only resigning shortly before his death in 1933. An obituary notice in Print Collectors' Quarterly the following year praised the quality of his prints and commented that they were appreciated in particular in America. Corfe Castle - a much-admired picturesque ruin in Dorset - was a favourite subject for Wright. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.269-2009 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2009 |
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