THE OLD MILL
England: R. HINSCHELWOOD. Soft cover. Fine. Item #SHEL2015
Engraving, THE OLD MILL. 11 ¾" x 17" (image size 4 7/8" x 8 5/16"). "R. HINSCHELWOOD, ENGLAND," (the engraver) is printed under right corner of the image and the noted "GEORGE BARRIE PUBLISHER" faintly printed under the title. The subject is Sanford gristmill near Wawayanda Creek near Warwick, NY, near the artist's estate, "Aladdin." Cropsey was, according to one source, of the "second generation" of Hudson River School artists. The original oil painting was exhibited at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Reproductions of the painting are available from art reproduction companies, but an etching is quite scarce. In excellent condition with occasional pinpoint blemishes.
Price: $135.00