Birket foster by h m cundall and a great selection of. Horning ferry, norfolk painting by myles birket foster. Union list of artist names getty museum reference sheet with basic information about the artist and pointers to other references. A limited india proof edition, number 155 of, of pictures of english landscape by birket foster, with thirty engraved plates by the brothers dalziel with pictures in words by tom taylor. With an original etching by birket foster produced from the original plate in the authors possession, 73 fine colourplates reproduced from foster s paintings in various collections, 20 black and white plates from sketches, drawings and photographs and 58 illustrations throughout the text, most of which from pencil drawings in foster s. His work is not preraphaelite, but he was a friend of burnejones and morris, who decorated his new house in witley, surrey, in the mid 1860s.
Complete set of his etchings for thomas wartons the hamlet. Not to be confused with his father myles birket foster 18251899, who was a famous english watercolour painter and illustrator. Foster, myles birket myles birket foster was a popular english illustrator, watercolourist and engraver in the victorian period. Can you tell me if this book in hard copy with inscription in the front of the book to someone dated 1873 would be worth money. Myles birket birkett foster artist biography for myles. Birket foster, one of the best known landscape illustrators and. It is signed by the artist in the plate with his characteristic monogramme and bears. Foster relates to myles birket foster, but i know this is not one of his watercolors because the signature is wrong. Myles birket foster sr, memoir of robert foster, ms, family papers in possession of michael richardson. Art of the print original etching by myles birket foster entitled an old english mill. His ancestors held good social positions for many generations in the north country, and were staunch members of the society of friends. Painted rural landscapes from scotland, switzerland and in italy, especially venice.
The most foster families were found in the usa in 1880. He built a network of individuals with valuable technology skill sets and business began to grow. Myles birket foster rws 18251899 artists chris beetles. Foster was born in north shields, england into family of quakers, but moved in south london in 1830. I have a painting by birket foster, how do i find out its value. With a preface to this edition by the dalziel brothers and to the original edition by tom taylor. Birket foster is one of my english favourite painter all is full of retails as a picture. Myles birket foster 4 february 1825 27 march 1899 was a popular english illustrator, watercolour artist and engraver in the victorian period. The foster family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Personal bookplate collection name list the following names have a. Cundall, the life and work of birket foster, bracken books, london. In both disciplines, he conveyed a gentle naturalism through mastery of technique. New york had the highest population of foster families in 1840.
Myles birket foster 18251899 british, english view all 12 artworks the white hart c. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. This is especially evident in smallscale detailed works like the magpie. Popular foster parenting books goodreads share book. It allows you to go beyond the similarities of a name, which can provide a lot of inspiration. Myles birket foster, rws 18251899 myles birket foster was one of the most popular artists of the victorian period, achieving success first as an illustrator and then as an exhibition watercolourist. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by myles birket foster. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Birket foster s pictures of english landscape taylor, tom, myles birket foster on. Bring hope and healing to your adoptive family by karyn b. Myles birket foster 18251899 is an artist born in 1825 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a drawingwatercolor sold in 1984, at christies, and the most recent auction result is a printmultiple sold in 2020. These 16 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like foster. See the popularity of the boys name foster over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in babycenter s baby names tool. This is an excellent book on myles birket foster written in superb detail.
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The surname foster forster, or forester derives from the ancient title and office bestowed upon those overseeing the upkeep and administration of hunting territories belonging to either the monarch, or bishop where empowered to grant warren. Myles birket foster woman stepping stones crossing. He painted in a stippled technique with great technical skill. Barker, hugh barker, isaac barker, john barkly, oneas. Myles birket foster rws 4 february 1825 27 march 1899 was a popular english illustrator, watercolourist and engraver in the victorian period. Myles birket fosters formation as an apprentice to a wood engraver influenced his watercolour style, which is characterised by minutely stippled brushstrokes and abundant use of bodycolour. Foster was born in north shields, england of a primarily quaker family, but his family moved south to london in 1830, where his father founded m. Myles birkett foster woman on stepping stones an antique engraving of turnbury castleayrshire, scotland engraved by s. Im afraid i have been unable to identify the artist b. Myles birket foster for sale in uk view 60 bargains.
With an original etching by birket foster produced from the original plate in the. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Birket foster, r w s sixteen examples in colour of the artists work by h m cundall intro. Myles birket foster was born at north shields, northumberland, on 4 february 1825, the youngest of seven. Birket foster was the most celebrated victorian watercolour painter of rustic scenes. Birket foster, as he is generally known, or myles birket foster, to give him his full name, was born at north shields on february 4, 1825. Born on february 4, 1825 in north shields, england, foster was celebrated as one of the most popular watercolor artist of the era.
Foster was a wood engraver and book illustrator by training, and he brought the sharpness and minuteness of an engravers eye to bear on the art of watercolour. Myles birket foster paintings for sale myles birket. He was trained as a wood engraver and early in his career designed many book illustrations. I have a painting by birket foster, how do i find out its. Birket fosters pictures of english landscape taylor, tom, myles birket foster on. This made him a valuable asset to many organizations taking on technology projects. Birket foster was probably most important water colourist of his time and evans best engraver and most influential printer who should be credited as one of the fathers of the picture book as specific media. View myles birket fosters 1,318 artworks on artnet. In 1840 there were 649 foster families living in new york.
Myles birket foster was an english genre artist, best known for his victorianera illustrations of rural scenes and children. Myles birket foster an old english mill art of the print. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. Foster, myles birket, 18251899 lc linked data service. More information about this seller contact this seller 8. Datasets available include lcsh, bibframe, lc name authorities, lc classification, marc codes, premis vocabularies, iso language codes, and more. Myles birket foster s original etching, an old english mill is printed upon thick wove paper and with full, large margins containing the publishers address along the lower margin as published in london in 1881 by the the art journal, an important late nineteenth and early twentieth century annual dedicated to the visual arts. Foster is a name thats been used by parents who are considering baby names for boys. Birket had a keen interest in technology and advanced knowledge in the field. Myles birket fosters new history of the philharmonic society of london, 181912 lane, is a book which should appeal to a large public. See name meaning, origin, popularity, and related names. Myles birket foster 18251899 and edmund evans 18261905 were among most prominent creators in the second half of 19 century. This was about 17% of all the recorded fosters in the usa.
Myles birket foster, 18251899, victorian art history. When his father, myles birket foster died, the artist sons obituary was published. Without doubt the definitive profile of this wonderful artist. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dec 30, 2016 myles birket foster february 4, 1825 march 27, 1899 an illustrator, engraver and english watercolor painter of the victorian period. The anthem book of the united free church of scotland various m. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Myles birket foster english painter, 18251899 guide to pictures of works by myles birket foster in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. Birket foster r w s sixteen examples in colour of the.
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The name foster means forest worker and is of english origin. Some or all works by this author are in the public domain in the united states because they were published before january 1, 1925. See available works on paper, paintings, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist. His son, myles birket foster 18511922, was an organist who composed cantatas for childrens voices and wrote a history of the philharmonic society, 19. Entertainingly written, full of interesting illustrations, and dealing with a musical society in which everyone interested in the progress of english music may well be proud, mr. Beautifully mounted and preserved set, bound in full red moroccco, a.
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