{"title":"Mary Nimmo Moran","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gardiners-bay-long-island-seen-from-fresh-pond-mary-nimmo-moran","title":"Gardiner's Bay, Long Island, seen from Fresh Pond - Mary Nimmo Moran","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn evocative 1881 etching by Mary Nimmo Moran, capturing the coastal atmosphere of Gardiner's Bay through precise line work and tonal depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Nimmo Moran was a significant figure in the American Etching Revival, a movement that sought to elevate the status of etching from a reproductive medium to an original art form. This work, dated 1881, captures a coastal scene on Long Island with technical precision and atmospheric sensitivity. The composition is anchored by a wooden bridge in the foreground, which leads the eye towards the dunes and the distant expanse of Gardiner's Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoran employs a variety of line weights to define the textures of the scene. The sky is rendered with delicate, horizontal strokes that suggest moving clouds, while the foliage and sandy banks are depicted with denser, more vigorous cross-hatching. The reflection of the bridge in the still water of Fresh Pond provides a sense of quietude, contrasting with the expansive, open horizon. Her approach to the plate demonstrates a mastery of the medium, allowing for a range of tonal values that convey the specific quality of light found in coastal environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of her contemporaries who focused on urban subjects, Moran frequently turned her attention to the natural world of Long Island and the East Hampton area. Her work is characterised by a direct, observational style that avoids unnecessary ornamentation. By focusing on the interplay between the man-made structure of the bridge and the surrounding coastal geography, she creates a balanced composition that invites close inspection of the etched lines. This print reflects the technical rigour of the period, where the artist's hand is visible in every mark, from the fine details of the grasses to the broader strokes defining the clouds. It remains a clear example of the aesthetic priorities of the late nineteenth-century American printmaking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niagara-falls-horseshoe-falls-william-morris-hunt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNiagara Falls (Horseshoe Falls) - William Morris Hunt — William Morris Hunt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mary Nimmo Moran","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761360048463,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761363095887,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761363128655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761363161423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761363194191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761363226959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761363259727,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761363292495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761363325263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761363358031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761363390799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761363423567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gardiner-s-Bay-Long-Island-seen-from-Fresh-Pond_Poster_CompositorV1_1789285962051.jpg?v=1789286901"},{"product_id":"tween-the-gleamin-and-the-mirk-when-the-kye-come-hame-mary-nimmo-moran","title":"Tween the Gleamin and the Mirk, When the Kye come Hame - Mary Nimmo Moran","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn atmospheric 1883 etching by Mary Nimmo Moran, capturing the quiet, moody transition of twilight in a rural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Nimmo Moran was a central figure in the American Etching Revival, a movement that sought to elevate the status of etching from a reproductive medium to an original art form. This work, dated 1883, demonstrates her technical command of the copper plate. The title, derived from a Scottish dialect phrase, refers to the transitional period of twilight, the time when cattle return home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the composition is dominated by a sense of atmospheric weight. The heavy, dark clouds above the horizon line suggest an approaching storm or the final moments of daylight. Moran employs varied line weights to distinguish between the textures of the wooden fence, the muddy bank, and the reflective surface of the water. The fence, constructed of weathered posts, acts as a visual anchor, drawing the eye from the foreground into the middle distance where a windmill stands against the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer approach to the medium is painterly, utilising the expressive potential of the etched line to capture the mood of the rural environment. The contrast between the light-reflecting water and the deep, murky tones of the sky creates a balanced tension. Unlike the precise, clean lines of earlier commercial engraving, Moran’s work here is spontaneous and gestural. This print reflects the period interest in the picturesque and the quiet observation of rural life, far removed from the industrialisation occurring in urban centres at the time. The work remains a fine example of the expressive capabilities of the etching needle in the hands of a skilled practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-beaver-and-the-ox-claude-gillot\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Beaver and the Ox - Claude Gillot — Claude Gillot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plate-39-three-standing-male-figures-jan-de-bisschop\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePlate 39: Three Standing Male Figures - Jan de Bisschop — Jan de Bisschop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mary Nimmo Moran","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761368043855,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761369583951,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761369616719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761369649487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761369682255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761369715023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761369747791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761369780559,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761369813327,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761369846095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761369878863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761369911631,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tween-the-Gleamin-and-the-Mirk-When-the-Kye-come-Hame_Poster_CompositorV1_1789286460586.jpg?v=1789287431"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/mary-nimmo-moran.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}