Antique J. C. Nicoll Original Etching / Engraving 1883 Signed Seascape Boat

$ 105.08

Unit of Sale: Single Piece Production Technique: Wood Engraving Framing: Framed Features: Signed, Dated, Original Print Signed: No Size: Small Material: Paper Year of Production: 1872 Type: Print Style: Illustration Art, Realism, Realism, Illustration Art Theme: Americana, Nature, Western Period: Victorian (1830-1900) Time Period Produced: 1850-1899 Item Width: 11 in Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Cityscapes, Forest, Landscape, Pastural, Railroad, Seaside, Ships, Adventure Time Item Height: 11 in Item Length: 8 in Handmade: No Artist: James Craig Nicoll (J. C. Nicoll) Country of Origin: United States Region of Origin: New York, USA

Description

Rare 1883 Original Etching by James Craig Nicoll (1846–1918) Antique J. C. Nicoll Original Etching / Engraving 1883 Signed Seascape Boat Marine Art A striking piece of late 19th-century American printmaking, this is an Original Antique Etching by the celebrated marine painter and etcher, James Craig Nicoll. Nicoll was a highly regarded artist, known for his dramatic coastal and seascape works, and was a member of the National Academy of Design (NA). ubject Matter: The image captures a dramatic coastal scene with heavy waves and a lone boat/vessel visible on the horizon, embodying the Realism style popular at the time. (Note: Nicoll created a known 1883 etching titled "A Smuggler's Landing Place" which has a similar theme, and this may be that piece.) Technique: An authentic hand-pulled etching/engraving, printed on fine antique paper, displaying the characteristic rich detail and plate tone of original 19th-century prints. Historical Value: Nicoll’s prints from this era are held in major institutional collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art. This print is offered unframed and is in good antique condition, commensurate with its age of over 140 years. The sheet may show minor signs of handling or foxing consistent with the period (please inspect all photos carefully). The quality of the impression is sharp and clear. A wonderful piece of American Fine Art, ready for framing and a perfect addition to any collection of antique prints or nautical art.

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