Frederick Landseer Griggs, R.A., R.E. 1876-1938.
The Ford. 1915-24. Etching. Comstock 9.vi. 5 7/8 x 9 7/16 (sheet 11 1/2 x 8 1/2). Edition 43 in this state (total 127 proofs). Illustrated: Illustrated: Salaman, Modern Masters of Etching. A fine impression on sturdy cream laid paper. 'DP (Dover House Press) stamp in ink, verso. Signed in pencil. $1,750.
The subject is the central part of The Pool, Comstock 10, with alterations and additions.
According to Comstock "The most desirable impressions are among those of the Fifth and Sixth states.
This scene, though wholly original, may perhaps owe something of its general character to memories of survivals at Campedn and Winchecombe, in Goucestershire, an bear suggestions of a love of East Anglia" (p. 60).
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