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Herbert Dicksee "On Velvet" Etching
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Herbert Dicksee "On Velvet" 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.

"On Velvet" is the 1st state artist's proof etching on vellum, it is signed lower left in pencil. Measuring 10"x 16" it is framed giving an overall size of 19"x 25".

On the back is a nice old label for "J. Davey & Sons, Liverpool"

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245778
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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.
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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.
McTague of Harrogate

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 monochrome etching depicting a small rough-coated terrier puppy sleeping curled up on a plush cushion, signed by Herbert Dicksee in the lower margin.
fig 1. Herbert Dicksee "On Velvet" Etching

"On Velvet" is the 1st state artist's proof etching on vellum, it is signed lower left in pencil. Measuring 10"x 16" it is framed giving an overall size of 19"x 25".

On the back is a nice old label for "J. Davey & Sons, Liverpool"

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245778
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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A monochrome etching depicting a small rough-coated terrier puppy sleeping curled up on a plush cushion, signed by Herbert Dicksee in the lower margin.
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Archive I A monochrome etching depicting a small rough-coated terrier puppy sleeping curled up on a plush cushion, signed by Herbert Dicksee in the lower margin.

Herbert Dicksee "On Velvet" Etching

Archive II A monochrome etching depicting a small rough-coated terrier puppy sleeping curled up on a plush cushion, signed by Herbert Dicksee in the lower margin. View II
Archive III A monochrome etching depicting a small rough-coated terrier puppy sleeping curled up on a plush cushion, signed by Herbert Dicksee in the lower margin. View III
Archive IV A monochrome etching depicting a small rough-coated terrier puppy sleeping curled up on a plush cushion, signed by Herbert Dicksee in the lower margin. View IV
Archive V A monochrome etching depicting a small rough-coated terrier puppy sleeping curled up on a plush cushion, signed by Herbert Dicksee in the lower margin. View V
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A monochrome etching depicting a small rough-coated terrier puppy sleeping curled up on a plush cushion, signed by Herbert Dicksee in the lower margin.
Herbert Dicksee "On Velvet" etching
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A monochrome etching depicting a small rough-coated terrier puppy sleeping curled up on a plush cushion, signed by Herbert Dicksee in the lower margin.
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  • ObjectAntique Prints
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsSleeping puppy, Rough coat texture, Velvet cushion, Pencil artist signature
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian antique print is a monochrome etching on paper titled "On Velvet" by the British artist Herbert Dicksee. The composition depicts a small rough-coated terrier puppy curled up in sleep upon a soft, plush cushion, capturing fine details in the fur texture and the folds of the fabric, with a pencil signature visible in the lower margin. The piece measures 48 cm high, 64 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Appropriate for placement on a narrow wall space, this framed artwork suits traditional home interiors such as an English country house study, library, or hallway. The monochrome palette integrates easily into existing wall displays, complementing various neutral and dark decorative schemes without competing with surrounding furnishings.

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During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, British artists popularised detailed canine etchings, capturing domestic and working dogs with high anatomical precision to reflect the periods interest in dog breeding and portraiture.

Antique etchings were produced using a copper or zinc plate coated with an acid-resistant ground, etched with steel needles, and printed with oil-based ink onto heavy cotton rag or vellum paper using an intaglio press.

Authentic etchings feature a distinct indented plate mark surrounding the image, visible paper grain, fine cross-hatching lines created by ink transfer, and frequently carry a hand-written pencil signature or publisher copyright line in the lower margin.

Monochrome prints integrate well into contemporary spaces when mounted in dark wooden or simple gilded frames, positioned in gallery wall clusters, or hung in quiet reading nooks and hallways.

Keep antique prints away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent foxing and warping, and frame them using acid-free mount boards and UV-filtering glass.
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