Herbert Thomas Dicksee (1862–1942) - Fine Framed Etching Fire Worshipers

Description

An original hand coloured etching by artist Herbert Dicksee, depicting a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel and an Irish Wolfhound, cosying up by an open fire. Dicksee first produced this images as a watercolour in 1899, which he later used to create his engraving of the same name "Fire Worshippers" exhibited at the Royal Academy. It was at the same time Dicksee created this etching, published by C E Clifford & Co in 1899. The print is signed with the artist's monogram in plate. Beautifully presented in a dark cream mount and wood-effect frame. This particular print looks to be a later strike create with the artist's original plate. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a print of this age including some discolouration to the paper. Otherwise in very good condition.

Size

48 x 71cm (18.9" x 28")
Framed Size: 71.5 x 93cm (28.1" x 36.6")

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Artist Biography

Herbert Thomas Dicksee was a British painter best known for his sensitive depictions of hunting dogs, particularly Scottish deerhounds in the moors. He also portrayed more exotic animals, accurately rendering lions and tigers he observed at the London Zoo. Born on June 14, 1862 in London, England, Dicksee’s family was well-ingrained into the art world; his father was an artist and his nephew, Sir Frank Dicksee, was the president of the Royal Academy in London from 1924–1928. The artist went on to study at the Slade School of Art in London on a scholarship, and his first painting was exhibited in 1881. Many of Dicksee’s most famous works were transcribed into prints and etchings published by Klackner of London. He died on February 20, 1942 in Hampstead, England.