Breaking Up of the Agamemnon (The Second Plate)

1886

Francis Seymour Haden

Associated Names
Francis Seymour Haden

Artist, British, 1818 - 1910

The image shows a busy river scene with various boats and elements of a shipyard. The viewpoint is slightly elevated close to the water, facing the cityscape in the background. The etching technique emphasizes intricate lines, creating depth and complexity. The color palette is earthy with sepia and dark brown tones. Small boats are seen in the foreground, with a large ship to the right and more boats and buildings in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 41.2 × 62 cm (16 1/4 × 24 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4735

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schneiderman 1983, no. 198, State v/ix

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1910

  • Harrington, H. Nazeby. The engraved Work of Sir Francis Seymour Haden, P.R.E., an illustrated and descriptive catalogue. Liverpool: Henry Young and Sons, 1910.

1983

  • Schneiderman, Richard S. A Catalogue Raisonne of the Prints of Seymour Haden. London: Garton & Co., 1983.

Wikidata ID

Q64956066

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