Axel Herman Haig RE (1835-1921) - 1892 Etching Reims Cathedral

Description

An accomplished etching with atmospheric lighting depicting the exterior of Rheims Cathedral in France. The etching features the heavily ornate carved frontage with Gothic arches and detailed statues of saints adoring the doorways. Groups of figures in the foreground give scale to the size of the cathedral. The artist has signed the the plate lines and monogrammed and dated the image within the plate. Signed. On wove laid to board.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and foxing. There are some yellow marks at the lower left corner and a scratch to the wove surface at the lower left quadrant.

Size

62.5 x 46cm (24.6" x 18.1")

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Artist Biography

Axel Herman Haig (1835-1921) was a 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, Dowdeswell's, 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.

Location

France