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Antique Aquatint Blackfriars Bridge London Claude Rowbotham
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Antique Aquatint Blackfriars Bridge London Claude Rowbotham

19th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
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Antique Aquatint signed by Claude Rowbotham of Blackfriars Bridge, London.

It measures 10" by 8 1/4".

Please view my other interesting items.

Many thanks

Karen

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Karen Tarleton has dated this Claude Rowbotham Aquatint Print to the 1880s.

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Antique Aquatint signed by Claude Rowbotham of Blackfriars Bridge, London.

It measures 10" by 8 1/4".

Please view my other interesting items.

Many thanks

Karen

Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Claude Rowbotham Aquatint Print to the 1880s.

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Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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An antique aquatint print depicting boats on the River Thames with Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral in the background.
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Archive I An antique aquatint print depicting boats on the River Thames with Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral in the background.

Antique Aquatint Blackfriars Bridge London Claude Rowbotham

Archive II An antique aquatint print depicting boats on the River Thames with Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral in the background. View II
Archive III An antique aquatint print depicting boats on the River Thames with Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral in the background. View III
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Karen Tarleton
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Somerset
United Kingdom
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Karen Tarleton
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An antique aquatint print depicting boats on the River Thames with Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral in the background.
Antique Aquatint Blackfriars Bridge London Claude Rowbotham
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An antique aquatint print depicting boats on the River Thames with Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral in the background.
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  • ObjectArt Prints
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsRiver Thames, St Pauls Cathedral, Sailing barges, Plate impression

This Edwardian art print is an antique aquatint on paper by Claude Rowbotham, dating from 1880. The composition depicts sailing barges on the River Thames with Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral in the background, set under a dark grey sky with white smoke rising from a building on the right. A visible plate impression frames the illustration, and handwritten text appears in the lower margin beneath the image, alongside a signature in the bottom right corner. The paper shows age-related toning and light foxing marks around the edges. The artwork measures 25 cm by 21 cm. It suits a narrow wall space in a study, library, or hallway, and requires framing under glass for wall mounting.

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Aquatint is an intaglio printmaking technique, a variant of etching that creates tonal areas rather than distinct lines using acid to bite into a copper or zinc plate dusted with resin. Popularised in the late 18th and 19th centuries, it allows artists to render atmospheric, wash-like effects.

Antique aquatints are printed on paper using oil-based printing inks transferred from an etched metal plate. They often feature hand-applied watercolour washes or multi-plate coloured inks to achieve tonal depth and subtle colouration.

Authentic aquatints display a distinct plate mark, which is an impression border created by the metal plate under high pressure during printing. Under magnification, the tonal shading reveals a fine granular resin pattern rather than modern offset printing dots.

Place framed prints in simple wooden frames with acid-free mounts to create a focused visual accent. Group topographical prints together on a gallery wall or position a single print above a sideboard or console table.

Display paper prints away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and radiator heat sources to prevent fading and paper foxing. Use archival acid-free backing materials and UV-filtering glass when framing to protect the paper substrate.
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