Antique 1885 Wilfrid Ball Etching “The Village of Elstow” – Hand-Coloured
$208.14
Antique 1885 Wilfrid Ball Etching “The Village of Elstow” – Hand-Coloured
A beautifully atmospheric 19th-century intaglio etching titled “The Village of Elstow” by the noted British artist Wilfrid Ball (1853–1917).
This charming rural scene captures a shepherd guiding his flock across a shallow stream into a tranquil English village, framed by striking winter trees and rustic fencing. The composition is rich in detail and enhanced with delicate hand colouring, giving it warmth and depth typical of late Victorian decorative prints.
Published in London by Robert Dunthorne, The Rembrandt Head, Vigo Street, a respected fine art dealer and publisher of the period.
Frame measures approx 61.5cm x 46cm
A highly collectible British etcher, known for rural and architectural scenes
• Depicts Elstow, Bedfordshire – adds strong local interest appeal
• Elegant, decorative and timeless – ideal for both traditional and modern interiors
• Increasingly sought-after examples of Victorian hand-coloured etchings
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