Tancrède Abraham, “Near Anjou”, c. 1868

Tancrède Abraham (1836–1895)

“Near Anjou” (descriptive title only), circa 1868

Note that I have previously listed another etching by Tancrède Abraham inscribed with the date 1868 that I believe depicts a similar grove of trees in the wetland-marsh at Anjou in the lower Loire valley, north-western France: https://www.printsandprinciples.com/2025/06/tancrede-abraham-wetlands-of-anjou-1868.html.

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on ochre chine collè on wove paper backed with a support sheet and providing wide margins.

The etching is strong and well-printed. The sheet is in near pristine condition—free of tears, holes, folds and stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 22.7 x 15.9 cm

• Platemark: 22.7 x 11.9 cm

• Chine collé: 18.2 x 11.3 cm

• Image borderline: 18.2 x 10.9 cm

Plate lettering:

• Lower right corner: “TANCRÈDE ABRAH”

References:

• British Museum (see this print in the horizontal scroll of images): https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1924-0820-1-1-9?selectedImageId=1613685626

• Beraldi (not described) (Henri Beraldi, “Les Graveurs du XIX Siecle”, 1885,  vol. 1, Paris, Librairie L. Conquet, pp. 11–12). See: https://archive.org/details/lesgraveursdu19e01berauoft/page/10/mode/2up

•  IFF (not described) (Jean Laran, “Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: Abbéma–Beaumontr”, 1930-33, vol. 1, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, pp. 21–22). See: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k54886103/f25.item

Price & Shipping:

AU$239 (approx. US$165.20 / €139.35 / £120.94), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you’re interested in acquiring this romantic landscape featuring light-tinged trees, rippled water and two birds almost flying out of the scene, please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I’m happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a smooth and safe transaction.