James D Smillie " Sun DAIL" Etching on Japon paper

James D Smillie " Sun DAIL"  Etching on Japon paper

James David Smillie 'James D. Smilie': An accomplished nineteenth century etcher and painter, James David Smillie studied from the age of nine under his father, James Smillie (1807-1885), a well known engraver. More than any American etcher of his time, James David Smillie became an expert in etching and engraving techniques and his advice was sought after by many etchers and printers throughout the latter half of the nineteenth century. Many of the fine etchings commissioned by the "American Art Review", for example, were printed under James David Smillie's supervision. In the late 1880's, James David Smillie was commissioned by the Smithsonian Institute to create drypoints, mezzotints, soft ground etchings and aquatints as examples for other artists to follow.

James David Smillie " The Sun Dail" " Etching on Japon Paper , from a limited edition printed on Japon paper . From a edition of 250 impressions , 1883 .
The etched work measure 4.75 by 6.5 inches plus full margins in good condition with the original tissue still attached.