The Breaking up of the Agamemnon. Sir Francis Seymour Haden, 1818-1910
The subject of this large etching is the breaking up of one of England's famous old ships of war, called the Agamemnon. Haden was not only a surgeon eminent in his profession, but also one of the greatest of English etchers. The revival of interest in etching during the XIX century in England was largely due to his efforts. Characteristic works of Whistler and Meryon are illustrated below.
Weary, Dry-point, by James McNeil Whistler, 1834-1903
La Gallerie Notre-Dame, Etching by Meryon, 1821-1868
The Diggers, Etching (Third State), by F. Millet, 1814-1875
Our print collection is notably rich in the work of Millet. The etchings are all fine impressions, in some cases exceptional in quality. The collection also includes Millet's lithograph, The Sower, and his rare heliogravure, Maternal Precaution. Of the six wood-engravings drawn by Millet and cut by his brothers, three are represented in the collection.