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Aquatint Collection

Aquatint: Capturing the Essence of Artistic Expression From Edvard Munch's iconic masterpiece "The Kiss" to George Stephenson's groundbreaking locomotive "The Rocket

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Aquatint Collection: Calypte anna, Annas hummingbird
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Aquatint Collection: Mergus merganser, goosander
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Aquatint Collection: The Speedy and El Gamo, c1802. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
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Aquatint Collection: Schematic view of George Stephensons locomotive The Rocket of 1829
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Aquatint Collection: Los Caprichos by Francisco de Goya (1746-1828)
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Aquatint Collection: Peche du Cachalot. Aquatint by Ambroise Louis Garneray and Frederic Martens, 1835
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Aquatint Collection: BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. Defeat of the British Army by American troops under Major
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Aquatint Collection: Pelecanus erythrorynchos, American white pelican
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Aquatint Collection: MOORE: RECLINING FIGURE. Draped Reclining Figure. Aquatint and engraving by Henry Moore, 1951
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Aquatint Collection: Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, 1815
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Aquatint Collection: Mevagissey, Cornwall, 1825. Artist: William Daniell
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Aquatint Collection: Paddle Steamer Leith 1837
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Aquatint Collection: New Lanark Mills, Scotland. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills
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Aquatint Collection: Telfords suspension bridge across the Menai Straits
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Aquatint Collection: Picoides pubescens, downy woodpecker
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Aquatint Collection: Accipiter gentilis, northern goshawk, Accipiter cooperii, Co
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Aquatint Collection: Phoenicopterus ruber, greater flamingo
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Aquatint Collection: 3rd Hussars, Infantry and Light Infantry, Kings German Legi
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Aquatint Collection: Selasphorus rufus, rufous hummingbird
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Aquatint Collection: Accipiter striatus, sharp-shinned hawk
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Aquatint Collection: Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, 1813
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Aquatint Collection: Death of Sir John Moore
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Aquatint Collection: Colaptes auratus, northern flicker
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Aquatint Collection: Falco sparverius, American kestrel
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Aquatint Collection: Caprimulgus vociferus, whip-poor-will
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Aquatint Collection: Callipepla californica, Californian quail
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Aquatint Collection: Carduelis psaltria, Icterus galbula, I. Bullockii, Seiurus n
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Aquatint Collection: Bombycilla cedrorum, cedar waxwing
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Aquatint Collection: Sturnella magna, eastern meadowlark
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Aquatint Collection: Stamford Lincolnshire, from Sketches from Nature, 1822. 1822
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Aquatint Collection: Interior view of Lloyds Subscription Room in the Royal Exchange, City of London, 1809
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Aquatint Collection: Whitehaven, Cumberland, 1814-1825. Artist: William Daniell
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Aquatint Collection: Ardea herodias, great blue heron
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Aquatint Collection: RICHARD WORLEY (c1686-1719). English pirate
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Aquatint Collection: MOZART: MAGIC FLUTE. Set design for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts opera The Magic Flute
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Aquatint Collection: Queens Bargemaster and Watermen in Queen Victoria s
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Aquatint Collection: Maternal Caress, c. 1891. Creator: Mary Cassatt
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Aquatint Collection: The Loves of the Fox and The Badger, or The Coalition Wedding. January 7, 1784
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Aquatint Collection: Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1798, (1947). Creator: William Holland
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Aquatint Collection: Blue Jay, 1831 (coloured engraving)
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Aquatint Collection: BODMER: SIOUX CHIEF. Wahk-Tä-Ge-Li, or Big Soldier, a Yankton Sioux Native American chief
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Aquatint Collection: Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)
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Aquatint Collection: Billingsgate Fish Market, 1808, (1944). Creators: Thomas Rowlandson, Augustus Charles Pugin
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Aquatint Collection: Exeter Change, Westminster
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Aquatint Collection: South-west view of the London Orphan Asylum in Lower Clapton, Hackney, London, c1830
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Aquatint Collection: Playing rackets, Fleet Prison, London, c1825. Artist: Theodore Lane
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Aquatint Collection: Highbury Place, Highbury, Islington, London, 1787. Artist: Robert Pollard
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Aquatint Collection: Young Woman on the Beach, 1896


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Aquatint: Capturing the Essence of Artistic Expression From Edvard Munch's iconic masterpiece "The Kiss" to George Stephenson's groundbreaking locomotive "The Rocket, " aquatint has played a significant role in immortalizing these remarkable creations. This printmaking technique, often combined with drypoint, allows artists to achieve stunning tonal variations and depth in their works. Nicholas Pocock's maritime scenes like "The Speedy and El Gamo" come alive through the intricate lines and delicate shading achieved by aquatint. Similarly, Francisco de Goya's darkly satirical series "Los Caprichos" showcases his mastery of this technique as he delves into the complexities of human nature. In historical depictions such as the Battle of New Orleans or Telford's suspension bridge across Menai Straits, aquatint breathes life into these monumental events. The meticulous detailing captures every nuance, transporting viewers back in time to experience these moments firsthand. Not limited to grand spectacles alone, it also finds its place in capturing everyday beauty. Ambroise Louis Garneray and Frederic Martens' enchanting piece "Peche du Cachalot" portrays the majesty of whale hunting with exquisite precision. Meanwhile, William Daniell transports us to Mevagissey in Cornwall with his evocative depiction from 1825. Even architectural wonders like Christ Church in Spitalfields or Berkeley Square in Mayfair are brought to life through aquatint. The careful etching techniques highlight every intricate detail while maintaining an ethereal quality that adds charm and character to these structures. Whether it is showcasing natural landscapes or man-made marvels like paddle steamers or pelicans soaring above tranquil waters, aquatint continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide. Its ability to create rich textures and evoke emotions makes it a timeless medium that stands at the intersection between technical precision and artistic expression.