The Quay at Fécamp, Normandy. by John Sell Cotman, 1782-1842

John Sell Cotman, 1782-1842
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The Quay at Fécamp, Normandy.

Original etching in black ink. c.1825. From the only edition issued by Charles Muskett, Norwich 1848, as a part of the series: Eight Original Etchings. No impressions
dating from c.1825 are known.
Ref: Popham - J.S.Cotman Etchings no 349

Extremely fine richly inked impression. On off-white laid india (chine appliqué) with a stiff white wove backing sheet, as issued. Excellent condition. Full margins. Sheet: 13 1/2 x 19 3/4ins. Plate: 8 x 11 1/8ins. (204x284mm)

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This study, one of Cotman's most fully worked and developed compositions in etching, was probably drawn either whilst on a sketching trip to northern France in 1821 or shortly afterwards using a drawing from that trip as a source. No impressions were issued, or possibly even printed, at the time it was etched. The issue above was the first.

See also the notes Cotman in The Old Collecge House, Conway, Wales andRustic Cottage, Lakenham near Norwich