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Herbert Dicksee "A British Bull Dog" Original Etching
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Herbert Dicksee "A British Bull Dog" Original Etching

1900 - 1920
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Herbert Thomas Dicksee was a British painter born in 1862. He was best known for his sensitive depictions of animals including dogs, lions and tigers. 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. Herbert 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.

"A British Bull Dog" is an original etching by Dicksee. This is the 1st state artist's proof on vellum signed in pencil by the artist. It is a circular image 17" in diameter and is one of an edition limited to 250. It is in an old oak frame giving an overall size of 25"x 21".

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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McTague of Harrogate has dated this Herbert Dicksee Bulldog Etching to the 1910s.

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SA1016386
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Herbert Thomas Dicksee was a British painter born in 1862. He was best known for his sensitive depictions of animals including dogs, lions and tigers.
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.
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Herbert 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.

fig 1. A circular monochrome etching depicting the head and neck profile of a British Bulldog wearing a studded collar.
fig 1. Herbert Dicksee "A British Bull Dog" Original Etching

"A British Bull Dog" is an original etching by Dicksee. This is the 1st state artist's proof on vellum signed in pencil by the artist. It is a circular image 17" in diameter and is one of an edition limited to 250. It is in an old oak frame giving an overall size of 25"x 21".

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Herbert Dicksee Bulldog Etching to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016386
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
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Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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Archive I A circular monochrome etching depicting the head and neck profile of a British Bulldog wearing a studded collar.

Herbert Dicksee "A British Bull Dog" Original Etching

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A circular monochrome etching depicting the head and neck profile of a British Bulldog wearing a studded collar.
Herbert Dicksee "A British Bull Dog" Original Etching
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A circular monochrome etching depicting the head and neck profile of a British Bulldog wearing a studded collar.
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During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, animalier artists in Britain gained popularity by creating detailed intaglio prints of domestic pets and sporting dogs, catering to a growing public interest in pedigree breeds and animal artwork.

Artists covered a metal plate with an acid-resistant ground, drew the design into the coating with an etching needle, and submerged the plate in acid to etch lines into the exposed metal. Ink was applied into the recessed lines and transferred onto paper using a rolling press.

Authentic etchings show a indented plate mark surrounding the image, created where the metal plate pressed into the damp paper. They frequently feature pencil signatures in the margin, artist monograms, and publisher publication lines etched into the plate.

Group framed monochrome artwork together on a gallery wall or display the print individually within a study or hallway. Pair the picture with dark wood framing or a simple mount to integrate it into traditional or contemporary interiors.

Frame paper prints using acid-free matting materials and UV-protective glass to prevent yellowing and discolouration. Display the artwork away from direct sunlight and store in a dry environment to avoid moisture damage or foxing.
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