Furze Hill

Edwin Edwards (1823 – 1879) was a successful English artist who now is little known. Edwards didn’t become a professional artist until he was 38. He concentrated on etchings and landscapes of his native England. He was well liked and had many clients. About 54 of his works were accepted by the prestigious Royal Academy. He presented very realistic views of life in contemporary England.

This etching shows Furze Hill, with cottages in the centre and beyond are rolling hills. Furze Hill is a small hamlet situated in the Exmoor National Park on the Devon/ Somerset border

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
22/2021/12
Collection Class
Prints
Medium
on Japanese tissue
Common Name
Furze Hill
Simple Name
print
Period Classification
Victorian (1837-1901)
Production Date
1862
Production Person Initials
Edwin
Production Person Surname
Edwards

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Furze Hill