C.M.D. E.D. [printed] E.J. Detmold. M.D. E.J.D. [ pencil.]
[n.d. c.1908.]
Etching. Plate 110 x 110mm. 4¼ x 4¼".
This etching is one of the very few produced over four years by the Detmold twins for distribution at Christmas. This impression is double initalled for both brothers and signed in pencil by Edward. The brothers' individual monograms appear upper left and right in the etching. Edward supervised and edition of the etchings in a very limited number of proofs in 1920. An Eagle with wings spread stands on a branch, below is a bag with 'amitié ' written on it. Edward Julius Detmold (1883-1957) was twin brother to Charles Maurice Detmold (1883-1908). The pair were among the artists associated with the Golden Age of Illustration. They worked together making sketches at the Zoological Gardens and exhibited together from the age of fourteen. After the death of Charles in 1908, Edward became one of the best Edwardian animal illustrators, known for his subtle placement of animals within their natural environment.
[Ref: 17294]  £280.00