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APPLETON, Thomas after Sir Thomas LAWRENCE
[Lady Greg and Children]
London: Published by Henry Graves & Co, 6 Pall Mall, 1903. Mezzotint. Proof before letters. Signed in pencil by engraver. Printsellers Association stamp in lower left corner. Fine india paper laid onto thick cream wove backing as issued. In excellent condition with the exception of a skillfully mended tear in the lower margin. Image size: 18 3/16 x 15 1/2 inches. Sheet size: 24 3/8 x 19 9/16 inches.
A signed copy of this truly charming portrait of Lady Greg and her children, from the captivating painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence.
Thomas Appleton continued the grand style of Samuel Cousins towards the end of the century. His dramatic use of light combines with a delicacy of execution to create beautiful images which echo the subtle effects of painting. His loose painterly approach has an ephemeral quality, which is extremely difficult to accomplish with mixed method engraving. When steel replaced copper during the early part of the century, Appleton adopted the heavy mixed method style of engraving as a means to deepen the contrast of his plates. The use of steel plates often produced rigid and one-dimensional images, but like Cousins before him, Appleton used stipple, etching, and mezzotint to produce a luxurious effect in his plates. This complex engraving process imbued his prints with rich tones and tangible textures. Appleton's delicate portraits are among his best work, and this beautiful image lives on as a testimony to his talent.
Not in O'Donoghue or Chaloner Smith
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#7499 $480.00 
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© 2002-2005 Donald A. Heald
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