{"title":"Timothy Cole","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portrait-of-the-artists-wife-timothy-cole","title":"Portrait of the Artist's Wife - Timothy Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined wood engraving by Timothy Cole, reproducing Edmond Aman-Jean's portrait of his wife with delicate tonal precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wood engraving by Timothy Cole reproduces the painting 'Portrait of the Artist's Wife' by the French Symbolist painter Edmond Aman-Jean. Cole, a master of the wood engraving medium, was widely recognised for his ability to translate the tonal qualities of oil paintings into the precise, linear language of the block. His work often appeared in publications such as The Century Magazine, where he introduced American audiences to European masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image depicts a woman in profile, seated in a relaxed posture. Her gaze is directed away from the viewer, creating a sense of quiet introspection. The background is rendered with a soft, atmospheric texture that contrasts with the sharper definition of the figure. Cole employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching and varied line weights to replicate the subtle play of light across the subject's dress and the soft contours of her face. The original painting by Aman-Jean is held in the collection of the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris, a detail noted in the handwritten inscription at the base of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular impression includes a personal dedication from Cole to his friend, N.W. Scott. The technical execution demonstrates the high level of skill required for late nineteenth and early twentieth-century reproductive engraving. By using a burin to carve into the end-grain of boxwood, Cole achieved a range of greys and mid-tones that mimic the fluidity of brushwork. The composition relies on a gentle balance between the dark, solid mass of the skirt and the lighter, more ethereal treatment of the upper body and background. It is a fine example of the intersection between traditional craft and the dissemination of fine art through print media during the Edwardian period.\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\/steppe-cornfield-arkhip-kuindzhi\" 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;\"\u003eSteppe. Cornfield - Arkhip Kuindzhi — Arkhip Kuindzhi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-spring-by-the-sea-jules-breton\" 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;\"\u003eA Spring by the Sea - Jules Breton — Jules Breton\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Timothy Cole","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456307564879,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456316608847,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456316641615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456316674383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456316707151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456316739919,"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":58456316772687,"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":58456316805455,"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":58456316838223,"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":58456316870991,"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":58456316903759,"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":58456316936527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-the-Artist-s-Wife_Poster_CompositorV1_1786261712516.jpg?v=1786504065"},{"product_id":"the-white-girl-after-whistler-timothy-cole","title":"The White Girl (After Whistler) - Timothy Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine wood engraving by Timothy Cole, reproducing Whistler's iconic Symphony in White, No. 1. This piece demonstrates the technical precision of nineteenth-century reproductive printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wood engraving by Timothy Cole reproduces James Abbott McNeill Whistler's famous painting, Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl. Cole was a master of the wood engraving medium, known for his ability to translate the tonal qualities of oil paintings into the precise, linear language of the block. His work was frequently commissioned by magazines such as The Century to bring fine art to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image depicts a woman standing against a draped background, her figure rendered with a focus on the subtle variations of white and cream tones. The original painting, which caused a stir at the Salon des Refusés in 1863, was a manifesto for the Aesthetic movement, prioritising formal harmony over narrative content. Cole captures the ethereal quality of the subject, Joanna Hiffernan, through a dense network of fine lines that mimic the texture of the fabric and the soft light of the interior setting. The presence of the wolf skin rug at her feet, a detail present in the original composition, adds a textural contrast to the smooth folds of her dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCole's technique involves a sophisticated use of cross-hatching and stippling to create depth and shadow. By eschewing the bold, heavy lines common in earlier woodcuts, he achieves a painterly effect that respects the original artist's intent. This print offers a look into the nineteenth-century practice of reproductive engraving, where the engraver acted as a bridge between the gallery and the printed page. The composition remains balanced, with the verticality of the figure echoed by the folds of the curtain, creating a sense of stillness and contemplation.\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\/edge-of-the-forest-in-autumn-zolo-palugyay\" 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;\"\u003eEdge of the Forest in Autumn - Zolo Palugyay — Zolo Palugyay\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/il-y-en-a-toujours-un-autre-marcus-stone\" 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;\"\u003eIl y en a toujours un autre - Marcus Stone — Marcus Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Timothy Cole","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456308121935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456312873295,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456312906063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456312938831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456312971599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456313004367,"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":58456313037135,"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":58456313069903,"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":58456313102671,"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":58456313135439,"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":58456313168207,"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":58456313200975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-White-Girl-After-Whistler-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786261528406.jpg?v=1786504117"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-auguste-rodin-timothy-cole","title":"Portrait of Auguste Rodin - Timothy Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful wood engraving by Timothy Cole, based on John Singer Sargent's 1884 portrait of the sculptor Auguste Rodin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wood engraving by Timothy Cole depicts the sculptor Auguste Rodin. Cole, a master of the wood engraving technique, created this work in 1926. It is based on the 1884 oil portrait of Rodin by John Singer Sargent. The original painting is held in the collection of the Musée Rodin in Meudon, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCole was known for his ability to translate the tonal qualities of oil paintings into the precise, linear language of wood engraving. In this print, he employs a sophisticated system of lines to replicate the soft focus and atmospheric lighting of Sargent's brushwork. The background features fine, rhythmic hatching that creates a sense of depth, while the subject's face is rendered with careful attention to the play of light across his features and his characteristic beard. The engraving captures the intensity of Rodin's gaze, reflecting the psychological depth present in the original painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimothy Cole spent much of his career reproducing European masterpieces for American periodicals, a practice that brought high-quality art to a wider audience. His technical skill allowed him to achieve subtle gradations of tone that were previously thought impossible in wood engraving. This print is a fine example of his mature style, demonstrating his control over the medium and his sensitivity to the nuances of the portraiture he interpreted. The inscription at the bottom indicates that this specific impression was a gift from the artist to J.R. Fox, providing a direct link to the provenance of the piece. The work remains a clear demonstration of the intersection between nineteenth-century painting and the tradition of reproductive printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timothy Cole","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456320409935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456321032527,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456321065295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456321098063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456321130831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456321163599,"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":58456321196367,"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":58456321229135,"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":58456321261903,"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":58456321294671,"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":58456321327439,"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":58456321360207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Auguste-Rodin_Poster_CompositorV1_1786261925012.jpg?v=1786504682"},{"product_id":"jacqueline-van-caestre-timothy-cole","title":"Jacqueline van Caestre - Timothy Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine wood engraving by Timothy Cole, depicting Jacqueline van Caestre after Anthony van Dyck, executed in 1895.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wood engraving by Timothy Cole depicts Jacqueline van Caestre, a subject originally captured in oil by the Flemish master Anthony van Dyck. Cole, an American engraver known for his technical precision, produced this work in Brussels in February 1895. His practice involved translating the tonal qualities of Old Master paintings into the linear language of wood engraving, a process that required immense control over the burin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait presents the sitter in a three-quarter view, wearing the elaborate costume typical of the early seventeenth-century Flemish aristocracy. Her attire includes a high, stiffened lace ruff, a bodice adorned with decorative embroidery, and a layered necklace. Cole uses a variety of line weights and cross-hatching techniques to differentiate the textures of the lace, the fabric of the sleeves, and the soft contours of the sitter's face. The background remains dark, which pushes the figure forward and focuses attention on the sitter's direct gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCole was commissioned by The Century Magazine to create a series of engravings based on European masterpieces. This specific print demonstrates his ability to replicate the chiaroscuro effects found in the original painting through the mechanical constraints of woodblock printing. The fine lines of the engraving capture the delicate lace patterns and the subtle shadows across the sitter's features, providing a faithful interpretation of the original composition. The print is signed in the plate by the artist, indicating his personal oversight of the production process. This work remains a clear example of the high level of craftsmanship achieved by late nineteenth-century reproductive engravers who sought to bring the visual experience of European galleries to a wider public audience through the medium of print.\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\/steppe-cornfield-arkhip-kuindzhi\" 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;\"\u003eSteppe. Cornfield - Arkhip Kuindzhi — Arkhip Kuindzhi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-spring-by-the-sea-jules-breton\" 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;\"\u003eA Spring by the Sea - Jules Breton — Jules Breton\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Timothy Cole","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456333549903,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456338006351,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456338039119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456338071887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456338104655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456338137423,"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":58456338170191,"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":58456338202959,"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":58456338235727,"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":58456338268495,"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":58456338301263,"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":58456338334031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jacqueline-van-Caestre_Poster_CompositorV1_1786262164590.jpg?v=1786505327"},{"product_id":"abraham-lincoln-wood-engraving-timothy-cole","title":"Abraham Lincoln (Wood Engraving) - Timothy Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful wood engraving by Timothy Cole, depicting Abraham Lincoln in a seated portrait, rendered with exceptional tonal precision and technical skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimothy Cole was a master of the wood engraving technique, a medium he elevated to a high art form during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This print depicts Abraham Lincoln in a seated pose, captured with the precise tonal control that defined Cole's professional output. The artist utilised a complex system of lines and cross-hatching to replicate the subtle gradients of light and shadow found in photographic portraiture, a common practice for engravers working for periodicals like The Century Magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, Lincoln sits in profile, his expression composed and thoughtful. A top hat rests on the table beside him, providing a recognisable accessory associated with his public persona. The background remains simple, allowing the viewer to focus on the textures of the subject's suit and the careful rendering of his facial features. Cole's ability to translate the depth of a photograph into the physical medium of wood was widely recognised during his lifetime. He often worked directly from original daguerreotypes or photographs, applying his own interpretation through the physical act of cutting into the wood block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the technical rigour required for fine wood engraving. Every mark on the surface serves a purpose, whether to define the contours of the chair or to suggest the soft fall of light across the subject's forehead. The result is a monochromatic image that possesses a tactile quality, distinct from the mechanical reproduction methods that eventually replaced this craft. By choosing to work in this traditional manner, Cole maintained a connection to the history of printmaking while documenting the figures of his era. The print remains a clear example of the intersection between historical documentation and the technical skill of the master engraver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timothy Cole","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456334795087,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456342364495,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456342397263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456342430031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456342462799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456342495567,"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":58456342528335,"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":58456342561103,"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":58456342593871,"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":58456342626639,"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":58456342659407,"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":58456342692175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Abraham-Lincoln-Wood-Engraving-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786262429081.jpg?v=1786505427"},{"product_id":"william-cullen-bryant-timothy-cole","title":"William Cullen Bryant - Timothy Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful wood engraving by Timothy Cole, based on a 1878 portrait drawing of the poet William Cullen Bryant by Wyatt Eaton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wood engraving by Timothy Cole depicts the American poet and journalist William Cullen Bryant. The work is based on a portrait drawing by Wyatt Eaton, executed in February 1878, shortly before Bryant's death. Cole, a master of the wood engraving medium, translates the soft, atmospheric qualities of Eaton's original charcoal or crayon sketch into a series of precise, controlled marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait captures the subject in his later years, focusing on the texture of his voluminous beard and the contemplative expression in his eyes. Cole employs a technique that mimics the tonal gradations of a drawing, using varying densities of line to create shadow and depth. The background remains largely indistinct, which directs the viewer's attention to the facial features and the sitter's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimothy Cole was highly regarded for his ability to reproduce the nuances of paintings and drawings through the demanding process of wood engraving. His work often appeared in periodicals such as The Century Magazine, where he helped bring high-quality reproductions of fine art to a wider audience. This specific print demonstrates his technical control, particularly in the rendering of the soft, wispy hair and the subtle transitions of light across the forehead and cheek. The composition is intimate, presenting a dignified likeness of a significant figure in American literature. The print maintains the integrity of the original sketch while demonstrating the distinct aesthetic possibilities of the engraving process, where the artist must interpret light and form through the physical removal of material from the wood block.\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\/steppe-cornfield-arkhip-kuindzhi\" 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;\"\u003eSteppe. Cornfield - Arkhip Kuindzhi — Arkhip Kuindzhi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-spring-by-the-sea-jules-breton\" 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;\"\u003eA Spring by the Sea - Jules Breton — Jules Breton\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Timothy Cole","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456337056079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456345149775,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456345182543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456345215311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456345248079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456345280847,"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":58456345313615,"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":58456345346383,"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":58456345379151,"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":58456345411919,"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":58456345444687,"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":58456345477455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/William-Cullen-Bryant_Poster_CompositorV1_1786262644777.jpg?v=1786505649"},{"product_id":"alexander-hamilton-timothy-cole","title":"Alexander Hamilton - Timothy Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful 1922 wood engraving of Alexander Hamilton by the renowned American engraver Timothy Cole, showcasing precise line work and tonal depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wood engraving by Timothy Cole, dated 1922, depicts the American statesman Alexander Hamilton. Cole was a master of the wood engraving technique, a medium he refined during an era when photographic reproduction began to dominate the printing industry. His work is characterised by an exceptional control of line and tone, allowing him to translate the subtleties of oil painting into the monochromatic language of the woodblock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait captures Hamilton in a three-quarter view, his gaze directed away from the viewer. Cole employs a sophisticated system of parallel lines and cross-hatching to model the facial features and the texture of the subject's attire. The background is rendered with a dense, stippled texture that pushes the figure forward, creating a sense of physical presence. The precision of the engraving is particularly evident in the rendering of the cravat and the striped fabric of the coat, where the varying weight of the lines suggests both form and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimothy Cole spent much of his career working for The Century Magazine, where he produced a vast series of engravings based on the works of Old Masters and historical figures. This specific print demonstrates his ability to maintain a high level of technical fidelity while imbuing the subject with a sense of gravity. The engraving process requires the artist to cut into the end-grain of a hard wood block, such as boxwood, which allows for the fine, hair-like lines seen in the shading of Hamilton's face. This print is a fine example of the late-period work of an engraver who remained dedicated to the craft of hand-carved reproduction until the end of his life.\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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/general-eliott-baron-heathfield-of-gibraltar-richard-earlom\" 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;\"\u003eGeneral Eliott, Baron Heathfield of Gibraltar - Richard Earlom — Richard Earlom\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Timothy Cole","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456349245775,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456355012943,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456355045711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456355078479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456355111247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456355144015,"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":58456355176783,"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":58456355209551,"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":58456355242319,"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":58456355275087,"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":58456355307855,"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":58456355340623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Alexander-Hamilton_Poster_CompositorV1_1786262793086.jpg?v=1786506235"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/timothy-cole.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}