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The French Bulldog "Qui Qui" of Amersham, photogravure after Maud Alice Earl (English, 1863-1943) A photogravure of the French Bulldog "Qui Qui" of Amersham owned by Mrs Pelham Clinton, after a painting by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943).
This artist's proof is signed in pencil, bottom left, Maud Earl. Lettered top right Published on December 1st, 1913, by The Berlin Photographic Company Berlin “ London W 149 New Bond Street “ New York 305 Madison Avenue.
It is from the "Whose Dog Art Thou?" portfolio. The series included a Cocker Spaniel Peregrine owned by the Countess of Lonsdale, the French Bulldog's Ch. Qui Qui of Amersham and Ch. Dinette, owned by Mrs Charles Waterlow, the Pekingese, Rosalie and Ch. Wingerworth Pi - Chi, Wingerworth Kou “ Kou, owned by Mrs. Philip Hunloke, Sealyham Terriers, and the Wire Hair Fox Terrier "Comedian", owned by Her Grace the Duchess of Newcastle.
English, 1913.
The photogravure is illustrated in "The French Bulldog: Heritage & Art" by Nick Waters, page 44
The creation of the photogravure plate was a complicated process requiring work by a photographer and experienced master-engraver. First, a copper plate was coated with a light-sensitive gelatine tissue which had been exposed to a film positive, and then etched, resulting in a high-quality intaglio print that can reproduce the detail and continuous tones of a photograph. It is a manual process leave a plate impression in the paper. The quality of the photogravure depends on the masterly execution by the engraver.
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Artist: Maud Earl |
Yr: 1913 |
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"Rosalie", Pekingese, photogravure by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943) "Rosalie", Pekingese, before a door, photogravure by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943). This artist's proof is signed in pencil, bottom left, Maud Earl. Lettered top right Published on December 1st, 1913, by The Berlin Photographic Company Berlin “ London W 149 New Bond Street “ New York 305 Madison Avenue. It is from the "Whose Dog Art Thou?" portfolio, of nine photogravures, with quotations from Omar Khayyam, and an introduction by Samuel Levy Bensusan. published the same, 1913. English, 1913.
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Pekingese |
Artist: Maud Earl |
Yr: 1913 |
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“Peregrineâ€, Cocker Spaniel, photogravure by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943) "Hither And Thither Moves, And Checks, And Slaysâ€, a photogravure by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943) of the liver Cocker Spaniel “Peregrine†owned by the Countess of Lonsdale. Signed in pencil, bottom left, “Maud Earlâ€. Lettered top right “Published on December 1st, 1913, by The Berlin Photographic Company Berlin – London W 149 New Bond Street – New York 305 Madison Avenueâ€. From the "Whose Dog Art Thou?" portfolio of nine photogravures with quotations from Omar Khayyam and an introduction by Samuel Levy Bensusan. Published the same year, 1913. English, 1913.
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Spaniel (Cocker) |
Artist: Maud Earl |
Yr: 1913 |
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Flatcoat Retriever holding a Ptarmigan oliograph for Buchanan’s Black and White Whisky after Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943) An oliograph showing a Flatcoat Retriever holding a Ptarmigan. The image was famously published in Buchanan's Black & White Scotch Whisky advertisements in 1922 / 1923, after Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943).
Before Buchanan’s decided on the Scottish Terrier and West Highland Terrier (Scottie and Westie) as branding for their whisky, they used all sorts of different dogs to promote their product, often commissioning paintings from the top animal painters of the day, such as here with Maud Earl. Those by Maud Earl included three Yorkshire Terriers, English Pointer, four West Highland Terriers, Scottish Terrier, three Bull Terriers and puppies in a basket.
This is rare being complete in Buchanan's original black frame inscribed, top “Black & White†then bottom “Scotch Whiskyâ€.
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Retriever (Flat Coated) |
Artist: Maud Earl |
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Oil on canvas of "Lilly Rightaway" by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943) An image of Princess de Montglyon and Countess d'Argenteau famous " Lilly Rightaway " recumbent on a drape covered sofa. The painting was famously reproduced (page 438) in Compte Henri de Bylandt (H.A. graff van Bylandt).
From the Kennel Gazette:
“Other well-known inmates of Her Highness's kennels are Old Hall Shamrock, Lily Rightaway, Champion Barwell Masterpiece, Lady Clinker, and Ormskirk Iodone, all Rough-coated Collies; and Jock, and Worry of Argenteau, Fox-terriers.
The kennels at Chateau d'Argenteaux, in Belgium, are well appointed, and every care and attention is given to the comfort and well-being of the animals, under the personal supervision of the Princess, who takes great interest in her pets.
Her Highness was born Princess de Montglyon and Countess d'Argenteau, and is the wife of the Due d'Avaray.
I am sure even these few words will be interesting to my readers about one holding an envied position amongst Doggy People, with whom she is deservedly popular. Besides the portrait of Her Highness, I am able to give pictures of some of the celebrated Collies in Her Highness's kennel.†English, circa 1895.
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Collie |
Artist: Maud Earl |
Yr: 1895 |
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Oil on canvas of a seated French Bulldog by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943) An oil on canvas of a French Bulldog seated by a stone pillar by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943). In original ebonised frame. Signed bottom right “Maud Earl 1900â€. The canvas bearing the mark Charles Roberson & Co., 99, Long Acre, London. Then pencilled on the stretcher are the words “Mrs James ??????? Henleyâ€. To the reverse are the remnants of what appears to be an exhibition label.
The painting is in the manner of works the artist executed for “Toys and Terriersâ€, published by The Berlin Photographic Company in 1903. English, circa 1900.
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French Bulldog |
Artist: Maud Earl |
Yr: 1900 |
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Foxhound photogravure from The Sportsman's Calendar published by The Berlin Photographic Company after Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943). “June - "The Long Vacation - Foxhounds" “ a photogravure of Foxhounds within shelter published 1906, as part of The Sportsman's Calendar by The Berlin Photographic Company after the painting by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943
The Sportsman's Calendar featured twelve of Maud Earl's works, January - "A Check .... Beagles"; February - "... Spaniel"; March - "Nipped in the Bud - Wire-Haired Terrier"; April - "Raw Material - Welsh Springer Puppies"; May - "Visiting The Coops - Ilchester Retriever"; June - "The Long Vacation - Foxhounds"; July - "Near The Holt - Otterhounds"; August - "The Twelfth ... Setter"; September - "Brace-Work ... Pointers"; October - "A Busy Team ... Cockers"; November - "Full Cry ... Foxhounds"; December - "Tender and True ... Retriever".
English, 1906.
The Sportsman's Calendar edition was limited to just 100 sets, each signed by Maud Earl, and came in a case designed so that a different that a different photogravure could be displayed for on month of the year.
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Artist: Maud Earl |
Yr: 1906 |
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Cocker Spaniel photogravure from The Sportsman's Calendar published by The Berlin Photographic Company after Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943). A photogravure of a Cocker Spaniel published 1906, as part of The Sportsman's Calendar by The Berlin Photographic Company after the painting by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943 The Sportsman's Calendar featured twelve of Maud Earl's works, January - "A Check .... Beagles"; February - "... Spaniel"; March - "Nipped in the Bud - Wire-Haired Terrier"; April - "Raw Material - Welsh Springer Puppies"; May - "Visiting The Coops - Ilchester Retriever"; June - "The Long Vacation - Foxhounds"; July - "Near The Holt - Otterhounds"; August - "The Twelfth ... Setter"; September - "Brace-Work ... Pointers"; October - "A Busy Team ... Cockers"; November - "Full Cry ... Foxhounds"; December - "Tender and True ... Retriever". English, 1906. The Sportsman's Calendar edition was limited to just 100 sets, each signed by Maud Earl, and came in a case designed so that a different that a different photogravure could be displayed for on month of the year.
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Other |
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Yr: 1906 |
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Golden Retriever photogravure from The Sportsman's Calendar published by The Berlin Photographic Company after Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943). “May - "Visiting The Coops - Ilchester Retriever " “ a photogravure of a a Tweedmouth Golden Retriever published 1906, as part of The Sportsman's Calendar by The Berlin Photographic Company after the painting by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943
The Sportsman's Calendar featured twelve of Maud Earl's works, January - "A Check .... Beagles"; February - "... Spaniel"; March - "Nipped in the Bud - Wire-Haired Terrier"; April - "Raw Material - Welsh Springer Puppies"; May - "Visiting The Coops - Ilchester Retriever"; June - "The Long Vacation - Foxhounds"; July - "Near The Holt - Otterhounds"; August - "The Twelfth ... Setter"; September - "Brace-Work ... Pointers"; October - "A Busy Team ... Cockers"; November - "Full Cry ... Foxhounds"; December - "Tender and True ... Retriever".
English, 1906.
The Sportsman's Calendar edition was limited to just 100 sets, each signed by Maud Earl, and came in a case designed so that a different that a different photogravure could be displayed for on month of the year.
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Retriever (Golden) |
Artist: Maud Earl |
Yr: 1906 |
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Pointer photogravure from The Sportsman's Calendar published by The Berlin Photographic Company after Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943). “September – “Brace-Work ... Pointers" “ a photogravure of a brace of Pointers published 1906, as part of The Sportsman's Calendar by The Berlin Photographic Company after the painting by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943
The Sportsman's Calendar featured twelve of Maud Earl's works, January - "A Check .... Beagles"; February - "... Spaniel"; March - "Nipped in the Bud - Wire-Haired Terrier"; April - "Raw Material - Welsh Springer Puppies"; May - "Visiting The Coops - Ilchester Retriever"; June - "The Long Vacation - Foxhounds"; July - "Near The Holt - Otterhounds"; August - "The Twelfth ... Setter"; September - "Brace-Work ... Pointers"; October - "A Busy Team ... Cockers"; November - "Full Cry ... Foxhounds"; December - "Tender and True ... Retriever".
English, 1906.
The Sportsman's Calendar edition was limited to just 100 sets, each signed by Maud Earl, and came in a case designed so that a different that a different photogravure could be displayed for on month of the year.
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Yr: 1906 |
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Beagle photogravure from The Sportsman's Calendar published by The Berlin Photographic Company after Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943). “January - "A Check .... Beagles" “ a photogravure of Beagles published 1906, as part of The Sportsman's Calendar by The Berlin Photographic Company after the painting by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943
The Sportsman's Calendar featured twelve of Maud Earl's works, January - "A Check .... Beagles"; February - "... Spaniel"; March - "Nipped in the Bud - Wire-Haired Terrier"; April - "Raw Material - Welsh Springer Puppies"; May - "Visiting The Coops - Ilchester Retriever"; June - "The Long Vacation - Foxhounds"; July - "Near The Holt - Otterhounds"; August - "The Twelfth ... Setter"; September - "Brace-Work ... Pointers"; October - "A Busy Team ... Cockers"; November - "Full Cry ... Foxhounds"; December - "Tender and True ... Retriever".
English, 1906.
The Sportsman's Calendar edition was limited to just 100 sets, each signed by Maud Earl, and came in a case designed so that a different that a different photogravure could be displayed for on month of the year.
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Yr: 1906 |
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Flatcoat Retriever photogravure from The Sportsman's Calendar published by The Berlin Photographic Company after Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943). “December - "Tender and True ... Retriever" a photogravure of a Flatcoat retriever, published 1906, as part of The Sportsman's Calendar by The Berlin Photographic Company after the painting by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943
The Sportsman's Calendar featured twelve of Maud Earl's works, January - "A Check .... Beagles"; February - "... Spaniel"; March - "Nipped in the Bud - Wire-Haired Terrier"; April - "Raw Material - Welsh Springer Puppies"; May - "Visiting The Coops - Ilchester Retriever"; June - "The Long Vacation - Foxhounds"; July - "Near The Holt - Otterhounds"; August - "The Twelfth ... Setter"; September - "Brace-Work ... Pointers"; October - "A Busy Team ... Cockers"; November - "Full Cry ... Foxhounds"; December - "Tender and True ... Retriever".
“Tender and True†was later illustrated for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 16th October 1909.
English, 1906.
The Sportsman's Calendar edition was limited to just 100 sets, each signed by Maud Earl, and came in a case designed so that a different photogravure could be displayed for one month of the year.
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Artist: Maud Earl |
Yr: 1906 |
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Welsh Springer Spaniel photogravure from The Sportsman's Calendar published by The Berlin Photographic Company after Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943). “April - "Raw Material - Welsh Springer Puppies" “ a photogravure of Welsh Springer Spaniels published 1906, as part of The Sportsman's Calendar by The Berlin Photographic Company after the painting by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943)
The Sportsman's Calendar featured twelve of Maud Earl's works, January - "A Check .... Beagles"; February - "... Spaniel"; March - "Nipped in the Bud - Wire-Haired Terrier"; April - "Raw Material - Welsh Springer Puppies"; May - "Visiting The Coops - Ilchester Retriever"; June - "The Long Vacation - Foxhounds"; July - "Near The Holt - Otterhounds"; August - "The Twelfth ... Setter"; September - "Brace-Work ... Pointers"; October - "A Busy Team ... Cockers"; November - "Full Cry ... Foxhounds"; December - "Tender and True ... Retriever".
English, 1906.
The Sportsman's Calendar edition was limited to just 100 sets, each signed by Maud Earl, and came in a case designed so that a different that a different photogravure could be displayed for on month of the year.
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Artist: Maud Earl |
Yr: 1906 |
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English Setter photogravure from The Sportsman's Calendar published by The Berlin Photographic Company after Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943). “August - "The Twelfth ... Setter" “ a photogravure of a brace of English Setters published 1906, as part of The Sportsman's Calendar by The Berlin Photographic Company after the painting by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943)
The Sportsman's Calendar featured twelve of Maud Earl's works, January - "A Check .... Beagles"; February - "... Spaniel"; March - "Nipped in the Bud - Wire-Haired Terrier"; April - "Raw Material - Welsh Springer Puppies"; May - "Visiting The Coops - Ilchester Retriever"; June - "The Long Vacation - Foxhounds"; July - "Near The Holt - Otterhounds"; August - "The Twelfth ... Setter"; September - "Brace-Work ... Pointers"; October - "A Busy Team ... Cockers"; November - "Full Cry ... Foxhounds"; December - "Tender and True ... Retriever".
English, 1906.
The Sportsman's Calendar edition was limited to just 100 sets, each signed by Maud Earl, and came in a case designed so that a different that a different photogravure could be displayed for on month of the year.
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Yr: 1906 |
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Oil on canvas of a Rough Collie by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943) An oil on canvas of a seated Rough Collie in highland heather moor by Maud Earl. Signed bottom left “Maud Earl”. English, circa 1890.
Maud Earl received many famous commissions from Collie fanciers and breeders including those from the Woodmansterne Kennels of the Rev. Hans Hamilton, Princess de Montglyon’s Collies and “Snowball” for Queen Victoria, around 1895.
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Yr: 1890 |
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"Calling Shapes and Beckoning Shadows" Scottish Deerhound photogravure after Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943) A rare hand inscribed photogravure of a Scottish Deerhound known as "Calling Shapes and Beckoning Shadows" after Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943) produced for the photogravure portfolio limited to 500 editions titled "British Hounds and Gun Dogs", published by The Berlin Photographic Company published in 1902.
Titled in pencil bottom left by the artist “ "Calling Shapes and Beckoning Shadows†Deerhound Ch Rufford Ben d'Orâ€.
Then unusually dedicated bottom right in pencil "Gladys June 28th 1904 with many Happy Returns Maud Earl".
Some artist's proofs were published in addition to the 500 editions of the portfolio. Ch Rufford Bend Or, owned by Mrs Henry Armstrong. Interestingly titled "Ben d'Or" in the portfolio index, but correctly titled here by the artist in pencil "Ch Rufford Bend Or" as can be confirmed by the Kennel Club Stud Book and other authoritative books. Rufford Bend Or (1896-1902) was bred by Messre. Holme and Holliday, and was the winner of 50 prizes, including a first prize at Birmingham in 1900, 10 first and challenge prizes in 1901, and 5 in 1902. Mrs Armstrong was one of the prominent and fanciers, breeders of Deerhounds and Bend Or was one of her successful winners in the ring, being considered very typical if small. The skeleton of Champion Rufford Bend-Or, was presented to the Zoology at the Natural History Museum by Mr. F. L. Armstrongin in 1902. Ch Talisman was thought of as being Mrs Armstrong's most beautiful hound. A photogravure of "Calling Shapes and Beckoning Shadows" from "British Hounds and Gun Dogs" (the portfolios were often split) can be seen in the collection of The Kennel Club.
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Photogravure "The Pot Boilers" of Scottish Terriers by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943) A photogravure of three seated Scottish Terriers before a steaming cauldron from a painting by Maud Earl (1864-1943)
Written at the top "London Published 1899 by Henry Graves & Co. Limited the proprietors 6 Pall Mall Copyright U.S.A. & Stiefbold J Co. Berlin_Printed in Paris by Paul Moglia". Written bottom left "Painted by Maud Earl" and bottom right "Photogravure by J Chavet".
With blindstamp bottom left "Henry Graves & Co"
An example of the photogravure can be found in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
English / French, circa 1899
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Scottish Terrier |
Artist: Maud Earl |
Yr: 1899 |
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An oil on canvas of a Labrador Retriever by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943) A large oil on canvas a standing Labrador Retriever by Maud Earl painted several large scale oils of Labradors for such famous patrons and fanciers of the breed such as Thomas W Twyford, Whitmore Kennels, Lorna, Countess Howe, (Mrs Mrs Quintin Dick), Banchory Kennels, Duchess of Hamilton and Bandon, Dungravel Kennels, and the Butter family (a Scottish estate near Pitlochry) Faskally Labradors. English, circa 1910.
And she painted a prized Pointer in a similar juxta deportment, “Largo”, auctioned by Bonhams 12th October 2022. This was commissioned by William Arkwright, (1857-1925) of Sutton Hall, Sutton Scarsdale, a leading authority on Pointers and the author of The Pointer and his Predecessor, published 1902.
Note how Maud Earl’s background is almost completely void allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the dog, a technique employed in many of her canine studies.
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Labrador |
Artist: Maud Earl |
Yr: 1910 |
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