Description: Method of payment Saint Pol de Leon Cathedral Brittany, France - 1905 Axel Haig Antique Print SUBJECT/TOPIC: B/W Halftone Print: Based on an etching from architectural drawing and original architecture. Special Note: This is not original Haig etching (that sells typically for $400); but, it is a special reproduction halftone plate print authorized by Haig himself (who personally signed the frontis of the 1905 book in which this print was rescued). HISTORICAL INFORMATION: Saint Paul Aurelian Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Paul-Aurélien) was a Roman Catholic cathedral, now basilica, in Saint-Pol-de-Léon, in Brittany, France. The 13th-century church stands on the site of the original church founded by Saint Paul Aurélien in the 6th century. CONDITION Very good; light edge toning; occasional speck Please INSPECT PHOTO. PUBLISHED DATE 1905 ENGRAVER/ARTIST Axel Hermann Haig 'Axel Haig': At the end of the nineteenth and at the beginning of the twentieth century, Axel Haig was one of Britain's most famous etchers. Haig, however, was actually born and raised on Gotland Island, Sweden, and initially studied naval architecture. Later, he settled in London and began working for several architects. Haig studied etching in his spare hours and within several years began producing the large architectural views that made him famous. His art in this medium quickly gained national recognition and Axel Haig became a regular exhibitor at the prestigious Royal Academy. He was also a full member of the Royal Society of Etchers and Engravers. In total, Axel Haig created over four hundred etchings, the majority depicting castles, towers and cathedrals in both England and on the Continent. The Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum, London, own large collections of his etched art. SOURCE Axel Herman Haig and his Work by Armstrong, published by the Fine Art Society, London The edition in which this print was originally printed contained an etched frontis signed by Haig, a portrait of Haig, 25 photogravure plates from etchings, 4 color plates from watercolors & 16 plates from pencil drawings; it is still considered to be "the" definitive reference for Haig's work. IMAGE SIZE (approx): PRINT SIZE (approx): 8 X 10 INCHES IMAGE NOTE: NOTES: Reverse is blank. This is an original print, not a reproduction. PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS/EBAY STORE ITEMS PRESS HERE TO VISIT MY STORE The Fine Print U.S. residents responsible for state sales tax. International buyers are responsible for all import fees and taxes. Shipping costs: My shipping costs are calculated on three factors - getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible. I pride myself in providing optimal protection. I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs. P/H is combined on multiple prints mailed at the same time. Please make your purchases from my auctions or store. I will send a combined invoice reflecting your savings. The Nature of Prints & Engravings: It was not until the 20th century that prints were commonly produced for the print itself. Prior to this, virtually all prints (and engravings) were produced as illustrations to be included in a manuscript, book, newspaper, or pamphlet. Therefore, a vast majority of original prints have been over the years removed from these original sources. Prints are produced using many different techniques: relief printing (woodcut & wood engraving), intaglio printing (steel & copper plate engraving, drypoint, aquatint, etc), and planographic printing (lithography, serigraphy, inkjet, laser, etc.). While the commercial value of a print depends on such factors as age, rarity, and condition, the real value of a print is its tie to its history and/or its esthetic beauty. History-On-Paper Contact me if you are looking for prints of a specific topic. Item #0713-F1029
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: Enterprise, Alabama
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