Who created "The Old Chartist"?

The Old Chartist was created by Joseph Swain|Frederick Augustus Sandys in 1862.

What medium is "The Old Chartist"?

The Old Chartist is Wood engraving on chine collé; proof.

Is "The Old Chartist" in the public domain?

Yes, The Old Chartist is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Old Chartist

Joseph Swain|Frederick Augustus Sandys

1862

Medium

Wood engraving on chine collé; proof

Dimensions

Image: 4 1/8 in. × 5 in. (10.5 × 12.7 cm) Sheet: 4 7/8 × 5 11/16 in. (12.4 × 14.5 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1927

Accession Number

27.37.69(1)

Tags

BridgesContemplationMen

Art Historical Context

In the hallowed halls of the Metropolitan Museum of, *The Old Chartist*1862) captures a poignant moment of reflection from Victorian Britain. Designed by Frederick Augustus Sandys a Pre-Raphael associate celebrated for his meticulous realism and emotional depth, and masterfully engraved by Joseph Swain, this wood engraving on chine coll—a delicate technique bonding thin Chinese paper to a support—serves as a rare proof impression. Measuring just 4 1/8 × 5 inches, its intimate scale draws viewers close to an elderly man gazing contemplatively near a bridge, evoking solitude and introspection am...

The Old Chartist

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