Antique Framed Signed Etching of Brig O' Balgownie, Scotland

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Antique Framed Signed Etching of Brig O' Balgownie, Scotland.
Brig O' Balgownie has inspired artists for centuries, and J. Beattie … Read more Antique Framed Signed Etching of Brig O' Balgownie, Scotland.
Brig O' Balgownie has inspired artists for centuries, and J. Beattie Scott captured it with the kind of quiet authority that comes from genuine affection for a place.
One of Scotland's oldest surviving medieval bridges, it was a natural subject for Scott, who spent his career documenting the northeast Scottish landscape with precision and feeling. He served as President of the Aberdeen Art Guild around 1900 and published a catalogue of his etchings in 1917, cementing his place as a serious and respected printmaker.
The plate work is confident and practiced. The lines of a man who knew exactly what he was doing.

Dimensions: W. 21", D 1" , H 17"

Origin: England

Circa Date: 1900

Condition: The plate work is confident and practiced. The lines of a man who knew exactly what he was doing. This piece is hand-signed by Scott, which gives it real personal weight beyond the print itself. The artwork is clean and well preserved, retaining excellent detail and contrast. Housed in a period black frame with a complementary mat, both showing light age-related wear and patina consistent with age. Minor marks to the frame and gentle toning to the mat enhance the character without detracting from the presentation. Ready to display. See less