Axel Herman Haig (1835-1921) - 1913 Etching The Bruges Belfry

Description

A fantastic etched rendering of the famous belfry at Bruges. The artist has created a busy river scene below the impressive tower. The artist has monogrammed and dated in the lower right corner in plate and inscribed the location in plate in the lower left. The artist has signed to the lower right corner outside the plate lines in pencil and inscribed in the lower left. On wove.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is slight light burn around the plate lines from previous framing.

Size

52.9 x 31.5cm (20.8" x 12.4")
Sheet: 60.3 x 38.9cm (23.7" x 15.3")

Artist Biography

Painter, etcher, illustrator and architect born in Katthamra on the island of Gotland, Sweden. After studying naval architecture and shipbuilding in Karlskrona, in 1856 he moved to Glasgow, Scotland to continue his training. He subsequently moved to London, where he remained for a number of years before settling in Haslemere, Surrey. Haig was elected RE in 1881 and also showed at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Dowdeswells, Dudley Gallery, Fine Art Society, Walker Art Gallery, Royal Academy of Arts, Royal Society of British Artists and Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. However, he continued to pay regular visits to Sweden and was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy.


In total, Axel Haig produced more than four hundred etchings, the majority depicting castles, towers and cathedrals in both England and on the Continent. The Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum, both hold examples of his etched work. Haig died in Southsea, Hampshire.