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Francis Holl After William Powell Frith, the Railway Station - Antique Engraving and Etching

19th century
Sold 24 January 2025 · Brave Fine Art
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This iconic mid-19th-century engraving by Francis Holl (1815-1884) is after a work by William Powell Frith (1819-1909) and depicts the hustle and bustle of a Victorian railway station. It’s akin to a Dickensian novel and captures a fascinating snapshot of Victorian life.

The train is set to depart for Scotland as porters wrestle with luggage, families say their farewells, and couples embrace before parting. Everywhere you look, there’s a story. In the foreground, towards the middle, do you see the lady bending to embrace her son? That’s Frith’s wife, Isabelle, and the artist himself is standing to her left. The young lad is holding a cricket bat and is probably heading back to school.

While over on the right, a drama is unfolding as a criminal is apprehended by two Scotland Yard detectives. He’s about to flee across the border but they arrive with just minutes to spare.

Frith was a master at large genre scenes and the original oil painting was met with much acclaim. It’s comparable with his other works The Derby Day and Life at the Seaside, with all three providing an insightful narrative on Victorian society.

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Signed by engraver and artist, framed and glazed.

Due to its size, it’s only available for UK delivery.

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Medium: Engraving and etching on paper

Overall size: 58” x 34½” / 148cm x 88cm

Year of creation: c. 1866

Condition: Artwork presents well. Some darkening. Frame with some light wear. Signatures under mount.

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Railway Engraving to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA939753
Description
This iconic mid-19th-century engraving by Francis Holl (1815-1884) is after a work by William Powell Frith (1819-1909) and depicts the hustle and bustle of a Victorian railway station. It’s akin to a Dickensian novel and captures a fascinating snapshot of Victorian life.
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The train is set to depart for Scotland as porters wrestle with luggage, families say their farewells, and couples embrace before parting.
Brave Fine Art

Everywhere you look, there’s a story. In the foreground, towards the middle, do you see the lady bending to embrace her son? That’s Frith’s wife, Isabelle, and the artist himself is standing to her left. The young lad is holding a cricket bat and is probably heading back to school.

fig 1. An antique black and white engraving depicting a busy Victorian railway station, enclosed within a wooden frame with a white mount.
fig 1. Francis Holl After William Powell Frith, the Railway Station - Antique Engraving and Etching

While over on the right, a drama is unfolding as a criminal is apprehended by two Scotland Yard detectives. He’s about to flee across the border but they arrive with just minutes to spare.

Frith was a master at large genre scenes and the original oil painting was met with much acclaim. It’s comparable with his other works The Derby Day and Life at the Seaside, with all three providing an insightful narrative on Victorian society.

fig 2. An antique black and white engraving depicting a busy Victorian railway station, enclosed within a wooden frame with a white mount.
fig 2. Francis Holl After William Powell Frith, the Railway Station - Antique Engraving and Etching

Who do you most relate to?

Signed by engraver and artist, framed and glazed.

Due to its size, it’s only available for UK delivery.

Learn more about Francis Holl in our directory.

Medium: Engraving and etching on paper

Overall size: 58” x 34½” / 148cm x 88cm

Year of creation: c. 1866

Condition: Artwork presents well. Some darkening. Frame with some light wear. Signatures under mount.

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Railway Engraving to the 1860s.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA939753
Brave Fine Art
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Archive I An antique black and white engraving depicting a busy Victorian railway station, enclosed within a wooden frame with a white mount. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique black and white engraving depicting a busy Victorian railway station, enclosed within a wooden frame with a white mount.
Francis Holl After William Powell Frith, The Railway Station - Antique Engraving and Etching
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsCrowded architectural interior, Period costume figures, Detailed line work
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 148 cm (58 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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An engraving and etching from the nineteenth century is a work of fine art produced by incising lines onto a metal plate either manually with a burin or chemically with acid, then transferring the inked image onto paper.

These works typically utilise laid or wove paper for the print, printed with oil-based printers ink, and are commonly housed in timber frames such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring glass protection.

Authentic period prints often display plate marks indenting the paper, fine tonal graduation achievable only through hand-worked engraving or etching, paper aging consistent with the era, and sometimes publisher stamps or artist signatures.

An antique framed print adds historical depth and character when hung on neutral-toned walls, paired with traditional task lighting, or incorporated into a balanced gallery wall alongside contemporary pieces.

To preserve antique paper, display or store the item away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintain stable humidity levels to avoid mould or cockling, and ensure framing uses acid-free materials.
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