Artwork
A River in Ireland
A River in Ireland is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A River in Ireland is an etching with drypoint print created by Francis Seymour Haden in 1864, depicting a serene natural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a tranquil river meandering through a densely wooded area, with tall, intricately branched trees and a distant small bridge, evoking a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Haden employed etching and drypoint techniques to achieve a range of line qualities, from fine details to deeper scratches, resulting in a loose, spontaneous appearance reminiscent of a rapid sketch.
History & Provenance
Created in 1864, the work's provenance and exhibition history are not detailed here, focusing instead on its technical and aesthetic aspects.
Context
The piece reflects Haden's engagement with landscape etching, a popular 19th-century genre, characterized by capturing natural beauty through printmaking techniques.
Legacy
While not broadly renowned, 'A River in Ireland' exemplifies Haden's contribution to the etching revival of the 19th century, valued for its technical merge of etching and drypoint.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Pond Edge
Bank of a River
A Wild Beech in Full Leaf
Landscape, Early Spring
The Trees, Bedford, New York
A t Pontchéry, Isère (A Pontcheruy , Isère, vue d’une chute d’eau)
The Water's Course
The Brook in the Woods
Birch Trees: Water's Edge Seen in Morning Light (Les Bouleaux: Bord de l'eau, effet du matin)
By the Waters of Babylon.
Banks of the Venelle (Bord de la Venelle)
A River in Ireland