The Arun at Pulborough
Primary Artist
Sydney Long (1871–1955)
Title
Reference
Mendelssohn (1979), 53; Paul (1928), rare prints
Date made
1923
Place made
Europe, England, Greater London, London View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
drypoint and burnishing, printed in black ink with plate tone, from one zinc plate
Matrix size
14.3 x 10.5 cm (plate-mark)
Support
thick cream wove paper
Support size
38.0 x 28.4 cm (sheet)
State
1st state of 1
Impression
proof
Edition information
only proof; plate destroyed.
Production notes
The area above the bridge has been extensively burnished. The plate appears to be very thin and the corners distinctly rounded.
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed lower right below image in black pencil, 'Sydney Long [partially underlined]'. nscribed lower left 'Drypoint / The Arun at Pulborough / drypoint. 1st state'. Inscribed lower centre below image in black pencil, 'Send this to Jack Stephens / with my compliments. It is the only proof / in existence. The plate is destroyed.'
Inscriptions or device subsequently added to the work
Signed lower right corner of sheet in pencil, 'JW Stephens'. Inscribed on verson upper right in pencil, 'R3'. Inscribed on verso upper centre in pencil, '47 [encircled with number crossed out]'.
Subject description
Bridge over the River Arun at Pulborough, West Sussex.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
103078
Accession number
77.9.58
Accession method
Purchase
Meeting
Meeting 7, 1976/77 (1977-02-08)
Provenance
J.W.F. Stephen, who formed a definitive collection of the etched work of Sydney Long. J.A.C. Stephen, the artistÂ’s son, by descent. Purchased by the Australian National Gallery, from J.A.C. Stephen, Sydney, 1977.
Credit line
The Stephen Collection, purchased 1976.
Copyright
Reproduced with the kind permission of the Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia
Subject categories
Australia, Art style: Painter-etchers 1860s-1938 | Collection: The J.W.F. Stephen collection of Sydney Long etchings, acquired 1976.
Country of context
Australia
Creators
LONG, Sydney | (1871–1955) Australian | Male | artist
Last Updated
11 Jan 2013