by Salaman, Malcolm C.
London: Halton and Truscott Smith, Ltd.; photogravure plates engraved and printed by A. Alexander & Sons, Ltd., 1923. 4to (11.75" x 9.25"), black cloth, gilt title at front cover and spine, front-cover gilt illustration of a laborer on a pressing machine. 35 pp. 96 plates (approx. 5" x 7" to 7" x 5"), 16 photo engravings each with a guard sheet with descriptive letterpress and 1 woodcut. CONDITION: Light wear to cover extremities; contents very good, light wear. First edition. Introduction by Malcolm C. Salaman, with a Chronological List of Haden's Etchings and Mezzotints. English surgeon and artist Sir Seymour Haden (1818-1910) is best remembered for his etched work. Haden was one of a number of artists such as James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) and Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) whose interest in the medium led to the Etching Revival, which lasted well into the twentieth century. Haden wrote that the line of the etching needle was "free, expressive, full of vivacity."
(Inventory #: 6892)