| Method | Etching |
| Artist | Sir John Charles Robinson |
| Published | 1872 |
| Dimensions | Image 165 x 246 mm, Plate 192 x 255 mm |
| Notes |
Signed J. C. Robinson 1872 in ink. Inscribed top right in the plate: "Yes. Speak English. All right. Fox Pyles." Inscribed lower left in 19th century handwriting: "The Visconde de Montserrat ~ from the artist ~ in remembrance of their unexpected and unintentional but most delightful excursion to Baja." A fascinating dedication, the Vsconde de Monserrat was Sir Francis Cook (1817-1901), whose collection of paintings at Doughty House Richmond and the Quinta at Monserratt was formed with Robinson's advice. Robinson (1824-1913) was a painter of flowers and landscapes. After 17 years as Superintendant of the Art Collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, he became surveyor of the Queen's Pictures. Towards the end of his life, he took up etching showing a poetic vision of Dorset and elsewhere. A contemporary and close friend of Sir Frances Seymour Haden, Robinson's work is primarily concerned with the atmospheric effects of weather. Like Haden Robinson was a wealthy gentleman artist who did not depend on the sale of his work to provide income. Etchings by Robinson are rare. During his lifetime only a few of his prints were offered for sale, the majority of his work was distributed by the artist amongst his friends. Hind 10, i/iv |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £500.00 |
| Stock ID | 5715 |