Theodore Casimir Roussel. 1847-1926.
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The Avon on the Road to Bexhill. 1919. Drypoint. Hausberg 115.iv. 4 1/2 x 5 7/8 (sheet 6 3/8 x 8 1/4). About 12 proofs in this state; total printing about 22. A rich impression with plate tone, printed by Roussel himself on cream wove paper. Signed on tab 'Theodore Roussel imp' in pencil on the tab indicating an impression printed by the artist. $750.
Chelsea Palaces (Black-and-White Version) 1888-89. Etching. Hausberg 16.iii. 3 1/8 x 4 11/16 (image and sheet). Edition about 52 in this state (total printing about 54 impressions). There was a color version that was from a different plate. A rich impression with plate tone, printed by Roussel himself on cream laid paper.An early proof, before the plate was retouched in 1925. Trimmed to the plate and tab. Signed on tab 'Theodore Roussel imp' in pencil on the tab indicating an impression printed by the artist. $1,250.
The Corner of Luna Street, Chelsea Embankment. 1888-89. Etching. Hausberg 28.ii. 6 7/16 x x 5 5/8 (sheet 8 3/8 x 6 13/16). Edition 50 in this state (total edition 51). A rich impression with plate tone, printed cream laid paper. Signed in pencil. $1,250.
Portrait of Mrs. Arthur Ball. 1895-1900. Drypoint. Hausberg 54.i/ii/ 6 7/8 x 5. A proof before the signature in the plate. Hausberg knew of only one proof in this state (there were about 15 impressions of state ii). A very rich impression with drypoint burr, printed on 'Edmunds & Co 1809' laid paper. Dedication verso- 'Given to Miss Petherow ThR' (Theodore Roussel). Signed 'Theodore Roussel imp' in pencil, indicating a proof printed by the artist. $1,000.
Railway Bridge, Chelsea. 1888-89. Etching. Hausberg 17. 2 11/16 x 4 1/4. About 25 impressions. A rich impression with tonal wiping, printed by the artist on cream wove paper. Trimmed to the platemark and tab. Signed and annotated 'imp' in pencil, indicating a proof printed by the artist of this scarce image. $975.
The Sign of the White Horse, Parson's Green. 1906. Etching. Hausberg 68.vii. 4 11/16 x 3 3/16 (image and sheet). Edition about 30 in this state (total about 60 proofs) printed in 7 states. Agnew's label verso. A rich impression with plate tone, printed by Roussel himself on cream laid paper. Signed on tab 'Theodore Casimir Roussel imp o' in pencil (Whistler used to indicate superior impressions with a number of 'os'. $1,250.
The Steam Launch, Chelsea Embankment. 1888-89. Etching. Hausberg 18. 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 (image and sheet). Edition about 30. Agnew's label verso. A rich impression with plate tone, printed by Roussel himself on off-white paper. Signed on tab "Theodore Roussel imp" in pencil. Housed in a reproduction frame that adapts part of Roussel's Stag and Flower Pattern Frame, Hausberg 164. Total frame size: 9 x 11 3/16. $975.
The Terrace, Monte Carlo, End of Afternoon, April 1905. 1905-05. Drypoint. Hausberg 62.iv. 5 7/8 x 9 1/4 (image and sheet). Total 30 proofs in four states. A very rich tonal impression printed on cream laid paper. Trimmed to the platemark in the manner of Whistler and signed on 'Theodore Roussel imp' on the tab. $2,250.
Roussel was born in Brittany and educated in Paris. About 1874, he moved to England, where he remained for the rest of his life. For many years he lived in Chelsea, where he became a member of Whistler's circle.At about age 40, when he began etching, influenced by Whistler. Roussel created about 170 etchings, printed in small editions. His prints are relatively scarce.
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