Thomas Major, “View of the Canal near Haarlem”, c. 1750–55

Thomas Major (1719–1799)

“View of the Canal near Haarlem” (Vûe du Canal proche de Haerlem), circa 1750–55

Description

A tranquil river landscape at the edge of twilight, with the moon’s reflection shimmering on a Haarlem canal. In the foreground, a figure with a long pole works among the reeds along the bank. Further back, fishing boats and a line of stakes mark the edges of a fish trap. This exceptional 18th-century etching epitomises the spirit of Dutch Golden Age painting, translating the soft, luminous glow of a cloud-swept night sky into a delicate play of moonlight fracturing across the ripples of water.

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on heavy laid paper, trimmed around the platemark and professionally backed on archival-quality washi paper for support and ease of mounting.

This print is based on a painting by Aert van der Neer (also known as Aert van der Meer, and Aert Egeromsz. van der Neer) (circa 1603–1677). It was published in Amsterdam by Pierre Fouquet Junior (active circa 1750–1800) and in Paris by François Basan (also known as Pierre François Basan and Basan et Poignant) (1723–1797).

This is a strong, evenly printed impression. Aside from a restored tear in the lower margin and minor marks, the sheet remains in good condition.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 36.0 x 30.7 cm
• Platemark: 36.0 x 30.6 cm
• Image borderline: 30.7 x 28.5 cm

In-Plate Lettering (below the image border):

• Left: “Vanderneer Pinx^t:”
• Centre: “Vûe du Canal proche de Haerlem. / Gravé d'après le Tableau Original de Vanderneer de même grandeur. / a Amsterdam chez Fouquet Junior. AParis chez Basan graveur ruë S^t. Jaques.”
• Right “Major Sculp^t.”

References:

• Hollstein Dutch 15
• Rijksmuseum: Object Number RP-P-1929-111 — https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200446978
• British Museum: Museum Number 1861,1109.181— https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1861-1109-181

Price & Shipping:

AU$237 (approximately US$165.34 / €145.25 / £124.21), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this deeply romantic nocturnal canal scene—where the moon casts its reflection through a line of fishing stakes in the foreground—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I am happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a seamless purchase.

Anthonie Waterloo, “The Trimmed Groves”, c. 1650

Anthonie Waterloo (aka Anthoni Waterloo; Antoni Waterlo) (1609–1690)

“The Trimmed Groves” (also known as “Les parties de bois nouvellement coupées” or “Grote bomen aan weerszijden van een pad”), circa 1650 (1640–1663).
Plate 2 from the series “Six Large Landscapes” (also called “Large Landscapes, Series A”), originally published by Anthonie Waterloo and later issued in Paris around 1785 (1784–1786) by Pierre-François Basan (1723–1797).

Etching on fine laid paper, complete with full margins, as issued.

Dimensions:

• Sheet size: 25.8 x 39.3 cm
• Plate mark: 22.4 x 29.2 cm
• Image border: 21.4 x 28.6 cm

Plate lettering:
Below the image, within the plate:

• Left: “2”
• Right: “Antoni Waterlo fe.”

State:
State xi (of xi), with strong horizontal shading added on the hummock at the lower right.

Reference:
TIB 0201.108 S6 (Peter Morse [ed.], 1992, “The Illustrated Bartsch: Antoni Waterloo,” Vol. 2, Commentary, Part 1, New York: Abaris Books, pp. 124–127)

For further details, see the descriptions provided by the British Museum (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_F-3-16) and the Rijksmuseum (https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200272983).

Condition:
A richly inked, well-printed impression with one small printer's crease. The sheet is in excellent condition—near-pristine, free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or stains.

Price & Shipping:
AU$288 (approx. US$186.79 / €161.09 / £142.03), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this outstanding impression of one of Waterloo’s larger etchings, please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I’ll be happy to send a PayPal invoice to make your purchase easy.

Jan Ruijscher & Anthonie Waterloo, “Village beside a Canal”, 1640–1675

Jan Ruijscher (aka Johannes Ruijscher; Johannes Rauscher; Johannes Ruischer; Johannes Ruisscher; Jan Ruyscher) (c1625–1675)—Dutch printmaker who is thought to have studied with Rembrandt in the mid-1640s and was so influenced by Hercules Segers, that he was dubbed the “Young Hercules” (see https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG44487)­—possibly in collaboration with Anthonie Waterloo (aka Anthoni Waterloo; Antoni Waterlo) (1609–1690).

“Village beside a Canal” (aka “Le Village au bord du Canal”, 1640–1675, from a series of six landscapes, published by Anthonie Waterloo (as inscribed in plate) and later published in Paris in c.1785 (1784–1786) by Pierre-François Basan (1723–1797). The British Museum offers a description of this print: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_Sheepshanks-1685.

Etching on fine laid paper trimmed close to the image borderline, or possibly along the platemark, and backed with a support sheet.

Size: (sheet) 12 x 21.1 cm.

Inscribed in plate: (upper left) “A W ex.”

State iii (of iii) with heavy cross-hatching added on the foreground hill.

TIB 0201.091 S3 (Peter Morse [ed.] 1992, “The Illustrated Bartsch: Antoni Waterloo”, vol. 2, Commentary, Part 1, New York, Abaris Books, pp. 105–107, cat. no..091 S3).

Condition: a well-printed impression trimmed close to the image borderline and laid upon a support sheet of archival (millennium quality) washi paper providing wide margins. The sheet is in a good condition with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions but with minor stains in the upper corners.

I am selling this marvellous etching of the country around Rhenen (central Netherlands)—interestingly the view may have been observed from the Cunera Tower in Rhenen (see TIB 0201.091)— for AU$232 (equivalent to approximately US$149.37, EUR 131.88, or GBP 110.99 at the time of listing) and includes Express Mail Service (EMS) postage and handling to any worldwide destination. Please note that any import duties or taxes levied by the destination country, if any, are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the purchase price. Payment is requested in Australian dollars (AU$232).

If you are interested in purchasing this rare etching, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.

This print has been sold 

Jean Pierre Simon, “Study of a Crouching Man”, late 1700s, before 1797, after Charles Le Brun

Jean Pierre Simon (aka John Peter Simon, the Younger) (pre1750–c.1810)

“Study of a Crouching Man” (aka “Completed Study of a Man Crouching on all Fours”), late 1700s, before 1797, plate 36 from the ninth book of prints (possibly showcasing works from “la Galerie du Museum de France” mentioned in the inscription?), inspired by the altarpiece painting, “The Nativity” by Charles Le Brun (aka Charles Lebrun) (1619–1690), published in Paris by Pierre-François Basan (1723–1797).

Stipple engraving on laid paper trimmed along the platemark and backed with a support sheet providing wide margins.

Size: (sheet) 23.1 x 31.8 cm; (image borderline) 18.9 x 29.2 cm

Lettered in plate: (upper left) “9^e. Cahier”; (lower left) “C. Le Brun pinx.”; (lower centre) “Etude d'Homme,/ d'après le Tableau de la Nativité, par Le Brun, de la Galerie du Museum de France./ a Paris. chez Basan, M^d. d’Estampes, Rue dt Hôtel Serpente.”; (upper right) “N^o. 36.”: (lower right) “J. P. Simon del. & Sculp.”

The Academy Fine Arts of Puebla offer a description of this print: http://www.bellasartespuebla.buap.mx:8181/apps/estampas/estampa-ficha.xql?cat=Cristianismo&id=ABA-0419.

Condition: a strong and well-printed impression trimmed along the platemark and laid onto a support of millennium quality washi paper providing wide margins. The sheet has surface marks and a pale stain in the margin at right, otherwise the sheet is in a fair to good condition with no tears, holes or significant stains.

I am selling this marvellous example of stippling by one of the leading British artists to use this technique—see an excellent account of Jean Pierre Simon’s work offered by Art of the Print: https://www.artoftheprint.com/artistpages/simon_jean_pierre_nativity.htm—for AU$232 (equivalent to approximately US$145.87, EUR 136.33, or GBP 113.63 at the time of listing) and includes Express Mail Service (EMS) postage and handling to any worldwide destination. Please note that any import duties or taxes levied by the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the purchase price. Payment is requested in Australian dollars (AU$232).

If you are interested in purchasing this superb engraving, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.