Etching ‘A Yeoman of the Guard’ – Ch. Waltner after J.E. Millais, L’Art 1878

‘A Yeoman of the Guard’ – etching by Charles Waltner after John Everett Millais

An impressive etching by the French master etcher Charles Albert Waltner (1846–1925) after the famous painting ‘A Yeoman of the Guard’ (1876) by the English Pre-Raphaelite John Everett Millais. An old Beefeater in his richly embroidered Tudor uniform, with ruff and halberd staff, sits pensively on a chair. At the top ‘Exposition Universelle de 1878’, below the image ‘J.E. Millais R.A. pinx.’, ‘Ch. Waltner sculp.’, the title ‘A Yeoman of the Guard’ and ‘L’Art’. The original hangs in Tate in London.

Why we chose this piece

Waltner was one of the finest reproductive etchers of his time, as you can see in the embroidery on the uniform and the expression of the face. A large, stately sheet with a lovely English connection.

Style and interior

Suits a classic English interior, a gentleman’s study, library or Victorian-style room.

Dimensions: 28.3 × 42 cm
Engraver: Charles Albert Waltner (1846–1925)
After: John Everett Millais, ‘A Yeoman of the Guard’ (1876, Tate)
Publication: L’Art, Exposition Universelle de 1878, Paris
Technique: etching
Period: 1878
Condition: Good. Deep, rich impression. The paper is lightly toned with a few small spots in the margins and lightly worn edges (photo 1). No tears in the image.

Price:
€ 45

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