{"product_id":"claude-rowbotham-lake-of-menteith-in-golden-haze","title":"Claude Rowbotham - Lake of Menteith (In Golden Haze)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eClaude Hamilton Rowbotham (British 1864–1949) – Hand-Coloured Aquatint\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eLake of Menteith (In Golden Haze)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSigned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eA beautifully atmospheric hand-coloured aquatint by British etcher Claude Hamilton Rowbotham (1864–1949), depicting the tranquil expanse of the Lake of Menteith in soft golden light. Rowbotham was celebrated for his coloured aquatints of British and European landscapes, and this example shows his sensitive handling of tone, mood, and distance, with subtle washes of colour enhancing the etched detail beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Lake of Menteith, situated in the heart of the Trossachs, has long inspired artists for its serene water, wooded shores, and evocative weather. Rowbotham pioneered an original aquatinting technique that is on show in this particular piece. This impression, an artist’s proof from an edition of 100, captures the lake in a warm, hazy glow, with finely engraved lines softened by careful hand-colouring, typical of the artist’s most sought-after work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eRowbotham’s aquatints were issued in small editions and individually coloured, making each example slightly unique. This impression is pencil signed in the lower margin and retains excellent colour quality. The print is presented in a vintage glazed frame with a descriptive label verso, adding to its period character and collectability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eWith its gentle palette, well-balanced composition, and Scottish subject matter, this is a highly decorative and appealing print suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-coloured aquatint etching\u003cbr data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClaude Hamilton Rowbotham (British, 1864–1949)\u003cbr data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eLake of Menteith (In Golden Haze)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePencil signed lower right\u003cbr data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArtist’s Proof, from an edition of 100\u003cbr data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003ePlate Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15 × 20 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e37.5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e× 48 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood vintage condition; print clean with strong colour; mount lightly toned with a small water mark to lower right corner (not affecting the image); frame shows light age-related wear\u003cbr data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGlazed in a vintage frame with original label verso; ready to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53606267060565,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/RowbothamMain.jpg?v=1775321835","url":"https:\/\/63arts.co.uk\/products\/claude-rowbotham-lake-of-menteith-in-golden-haze","provider":"63Arts Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}