Eleanor Mary Hughes

Original Eleanor Hughes etching.

Very good, strong proof impression; from the artist’s own personal collection. Signed with the artist’s signature stamp.

All of Hughes’ etchings are concerned with the area where she lived; however, rather than being pure topographical views they are strange, incidental studies of the changing seasons and their effects upon aspects of the landscapes of the West Country. In this image Hughes has demonstrated her considerable ability at controlled biting of the etching plate in order to emphasise a sense of perspective. The heavily bitten foreground trees and rocks create the effect of recession through their striking contrast with the much finer lines which delineate the farm beyond. In characteristic style the solidly built stone farm in this image is dominated by tall Cornish elms which partially obscure it from our view.

On cream laid paper, watermarked F J Head & Co, with full margins and deckle edge. Very fine original condition.