Birch

John Robert Cozens (mentioned on object), 1789

Here the tinted sky which is missing in the adjacent print is present. It darkens as it recedes into the distance, merging eventually into the horizon. Cozens achieved the effect by combining rough etched lines with even aquatint hues.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-2014-16-5
  • Dimensionsheight 243 mm x width 315 mm
  • Physical characteristicsvernis mou, bewerkt met penseel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Birch

  • Series title(s)

    • Delineations of the General Character, Ramifications and Foliage of Forest Trees
    • Verschillende soorten bomen
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-2014-16-5

  • Description

    Prent uit album in cassette met veertien studies in vernis mou en aquatint van verschillende soorten bomen.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    title: ‘Birch.’

  • Catalogue reference

    Aantal staten bekend 1(2)


Creation

  • Creation

    printmaker: John Robert Cozens (mentioned on object), London

  • Dating

    1789

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    vernis mou, bewerkt met penseel

  • Dimensions

    height 243 mm x width 315 mm


This work is about

  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2014-01-23

  • Copyright


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