Scotch Firs
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Samuel P. Avery
Accession Number
1898-6-42
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Francis Seymour Haden (181–1910), a English surgeon and etcher, created *Scotch Firs* in 1882 during the height of the 19th etching revival. This movement sought to elevate printmaking to the status of fine art, drawing on Rembrandt's techniques while capturing the English countryside with remarkable realism. Haden, a leader in this revival, was renowned for his landscapes featuring dramatic trees and atmospheric skies, often produced through meticulous etching and drypoint processes that allowed for rich textures and subtle tonal variations. As a classified print from the Smithsonian America...