Self-Portrait with his Children

Hubert von Herkomer , German, 1849-1914

Title

Date1879

MediumEtching

Dimensions

Sheet: 49.4 x 33.4 cm

Plate: 35.2 x 20.2 cm

Credit LinePresented, Brian Lalor Print Collection, 2014

Object numberNGI.2014.72

DescriptionThis etching, which Herkomer considered his best, was produced under unusual circumstances while camping in Wales. On the trip, Herkomer brought his etching equipment including a small printing press. He wrote, "In order to get a decent impression we tightened the rollers to their last gasp, and then we dragged the whole machine around the tent in the vain attempt to turn the toy handles."

Inscriptionupper left: Published London, April 1st., 1880 by The British & Foreign Artists’ Association.
lower left (scratched in plate): H.H.79.
lower right: Hubert Herkomer. A.R.A./and his children/ Imp. Ch. Chardon
lower centre: Drawn and Etched by himself.