London Over Hampstead by Joseph Pennell
London Over Hampstead
Joseph Pennell
Title
London Over Hampstead
Artist
Joseph Pennell
1857 - 1926 (biography)Year
1903
Technique
etching
Image Size
8 11/16 x 10" platemark
Signature
pencil, lower center
Edition Size
probably 35 proofs (plate destroyed)
Annotations
pencil titled, lower left; "imp" in pencil, lower center.
Reference
Wuerth 260
Paper
thin Japanese tissue, collaged onto a heavier wove.
State
I/I
Publisher
artist
Inventory ID
20044
Price
$500.00
Description
This rare etching by printmaker and Whistler biographer Joseph Pennell views London from Parliament Hill, overlooking Hampstead Heath. The dome of St. Paul's Cathedral is seen at the horizon. Storm clouds swirl overhead.
Pennell left a thin film of ink when he wiped the plate before printing, which gives the image an atmospheric tone.
This impression was printed by Pennell on a very thin sheet of Japanese paper. The paper was collaged to a heavier sheet and the margins were trimmed right to the platemark. At he bottom left edge the paper was torn, possibly the reason for the collé. As a consequence the title drifts a bit but the image is strong and well printed.