| Method | Soft-ground etching |
| Artist | William Crotch and James Girtin |
| Published | London:Pubd. May 1, 1809, by J. Girtin, Engraver, Printer & publisher, & Charles Street, Berners Street |
| Dimensions | Image 240 x 340 mm, Plate 282 x 383 mm |
| Notes |
Rare soft ground etching by William Crotch from Six Studies from Nature of Mountainous, Marine, & Rural Scenery by William Crotch 1809. Lettered below the image with the title, and "Drawn & Etch'd by Wm. Crotch", and "Prepar'd & Aquafortis by J. Girtin." and the number 6 above the image upper right. Printred on pink india laid paper. William Crotch (1775 - 1847) was young music prodigy. He became Professor of Music, Oxford University, 1797-1805 and rector of the Royal Academy of Music from 1822. While at Oxford Crotch became aquainted with the drawing master John Malchair, and Crotch took sketching with Malchair as his teacher. They became a close friends with Crotch supporting Malchair in old age when forced to give up teaching on losing his sight (Williams, 1952, p. 91). James Girtin ( 1773 - 1820 after) British publisher, printer, and printmaker Condition: Some creasing in margins upper left not affecting the image |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £400.00 |
| Stock ID | 30532 |