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
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
- Period Classification
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Production Date
- 1862
- Production Person Initials
- Edwin
- Production Person Surname
- Edwards
