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Eileen Soper "Tug of War" Etching
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Eileen Soper "Tug of War" Etching

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 May 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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Eileen Soper showed early promise as an artist, and two of her etchings were shown in the Royal Academy in London at the age of 15 after she showed three prints at an exhibition organised by the International Society of Printmakers in California. She continued to produce around 180 etchings, mostly of children at play, into the early 1930s. Queen Mary bought two of her etchings, among them Flying Swings in 1924. Her work was popular and well received and shown in the UK and the US. Today Soper is best known for her collaboration with Enid Blyton, most notably all of the Famous Five books. She also published her own children's books in the 1940s, as well as a book of poetry. From the 1950s on, she worked mostly on her wildlife illustrations of British wildlife around her house in Welwyn.

"Tug of War" is a lovely etching measuring 5" x 7". It is mounted and framed giving an overall size of 15"x 20". It is signed in pencil lower right and on the back is a nice old label with the title and artist's name.

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Eileen Soper Etching to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA928289
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Eileen Soper showed early promise as an artist, and two of her etchings were shown in the Royal Academy in London at the age of 15 after she showed three prints at an exhibition organised by the International Society of Printmakers in California. She continued to produce around 180 etchings, mostly of children at play, into the early 1930s. Queen Mary bought two of her etchings, among them Flying Swings in 1924. Her work was popular and well received and shown in the UK and the US.
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Today Soper is best known for her collaboration with Enid Blyton, most notably all of the Famous Five books.
McTague of Harrogate

She also published her own children's books in the 1940s, as well as a book of poetry. From the 1950s on, she worked mostly on her wildlife illustrations of British wildlife around her house in Welwyn.

fig 1. An antique etching on paper depicting a group of children pulling a rope in a tug of war scene.
fig 1. Eileen Soper "Tug of War" Etching

"Tug of War" is a lovely etching measuring 5" x 7". It is mounted and framed giving an overall size of 15"x 20". It is signed in pencil lower right and on the back is a nice old label with the title and artist's name.

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Eileen Soper Etching to the 1920s.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA928289
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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Archive I An antique etching on paper depicting a group of children pulling a rope in a tug of war scene. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Eileen Soper "Tug of War" Etching

Archive II An antique etching on paper depicting a group of children pulling a rope in a tug of war scene. View II
Archive III An antique etching on paper depicting a group of children pulling a rope in a tug of war scene. View III
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McTague of Harrogate

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United Kingdom

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An antique etching on paper depicting a group of children pulling a rope in a tug of war scene.
Eileen Soper "Tug of War" etching
Ref: SA928289
An antique etching on paper depicting a group of children pulling a rope in a tug of war scene.
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  • ObjectPrint
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • Material[Paper, Ink]
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsFigurative illustration, Children playing, Hand-written signature
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

An etching is a intaglio printmaking process where lines are incised into a metal plate with acid, which then holds ink for transferral onto paper under pressure.

Traditional etchings require a metal plate, usually copper or zinc, specialized etching ink, and high-quality rag paper made from cotton or linen.

Authentic etchings typically feature a distinct plate mark impression in the paper, fine tonal lines created by the acid process, and often bear pencil signatures and numbering by the artist.

A vintage etching pairs well with simple, neutral framing and matting, allowing the fine linework to stand out against modern or classic wall colours.

Antique paper prints should be framed using acid-free materials and displayed away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and paper degradation over time.
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