Thomas Lupton, View of Vallombrosa, Original Etching, 1833

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View of Vallombrosa (ancient name: Valombrosa) is an original artwork realized by Thomas Lupton (1971-1873) in 1833. Original etching. In … Read more View of Vallombrosa (ancient name: Valombrosa) is an original artwork realized by Thomas Lupton (1971-1873) in 1833. Original etching. In the lower central part there is the inscription "Valombrosa". Good condition. Thomas Goff Lupton was a mezzotint engraver and miniature painter who was the first artist to use soft steel plates in the art of engraving. He experimented with plates of nickel, steel and other metals before producing a satisfactory steel plate. It was well received, and from 1823, steel engravings superseded copper engravings. This development permitted a printing of up to 1,500 mezzotints of excellent quality. The copper plates formerly used were very soft and could produce only around fifty prints of similar quality. Lupton's works include copies of landscape series by J.M.W. Turner as well as engraved portraits after oil paintings by eminent contemporary British painters. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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