Anton Schütz, SS Majestic in New York Harbour – early 20th-century etching print
Anton Schütz, SS Majestic in New York Harbour – early 20th-century etching print
Anton Schütz, SS Majestic in New York Harbour – early 20th-century etching print

Anton Schütz SS Majestic in New York Harbour

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An original early 20th-century etching print, Anton Schütz, SS Majestic in New York Harbour.

An iconic image by the German-American artist Anton Schütz (1894–1977) showing the steamship Majestic docked in New York harbour. Schütz is best known for his extensive series of etchings of New York City scenes during the 1920s and 30s. SS Majestic sailed on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in 1922. She reached New York in 5 days, 14 hours and 45 minutes. When she docked in New York no pier was long enough to take her, and 41 feet (12m) of her stern projected into the Hudson River. SS Majestic became one of the most booked liners afloat, carrying more passengers than any other Atlantic liner in 1923, 1924, 1926 and 1928, and she earned the affectionate nickname 'Magic Stick' from her crews and passengers.

Anton Joseph Friedrich Schütz (1894–1977) was born in Berndorf, Germany. Schütz began his formal studies at the University of Munich, but they were put on hold because of World War I. After serving in the German Army, he returned to the University for a period of time before moving on to the Royal Bavarian Academy of Fine Art, where he earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering and Architecture in 1920. He immigrated to the United States in 1924, where he met and befriended artist Joseph Pennell in New York City and studied at the Art Students League. That same year, he had his first of several solo exhibitions at Anderson Gallery.

A well-known artist in his day, Schütz produced dozens of etchings for the Encyclopedia Britannica and other publications, such as the New York Times and Times Magazine. He also founded the New York Graphic Society in 1925. Many of Shutz’s plates were destroyed during World War II when he donated the metal for the war effort.

During his lifetime Schütz's works were exhibited and collected by major institutions, including the Library of Congress, the British Museum in London, the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris, the New York Public Library, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

On cream wove paper with Umbria Italia coronet watermark.

Plate size: 22.5 x 17.5cm. Sheet size: 37.5 x 25.5cm.

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Etching Revival: Early 20th-century British & American Prints

This etching is one of a wonderful collection of original prints that we have for sale representing the Etching Revival period in Britain and the USA in the early 20th century.

The Etching Revival redefined the medium and brought a shift in etching style during the period approximately from 1850 to 1930. The revival's origins can be traced to France in the 1830s and 40s. Renewed interest had begun in London from as early as 1838 with the founding of The Etching Club by Charles West Cope. The writings of Sir Francis Seymour Haden (1818–1910) and the art critic Philip Gilbert Hamerton (1834–1894) were instrumental in promoting etching as an original art medium in Britain. Encouraged in part by their European counterparts, American artists in the late 19th-century also embraced the revival of etching.

Etchers became more involved in the printing of their works, selecting individual and unique inks, paper and processes. The ease of producing etchings helped to attract a diverse group of artists who adapted the printmaking technique to their individual styles and subject matter.

Our collection includes marine subjects by British artists Arthur James F. Bond RSMA (1888–1958) and Robert Henry Smith (fl.1906–1920); British-American artist Cyril Saunders Spackman (1887–1963); American artist Philip Kappel (1901–1981); and German-American artist Anton Schütz (1894–1977).

Scottish artists paid a significant contribution to the Etching Revival: prints by Scottish artists such as David Young Cameron, James McBey and Muirhead Bone were the most sought after and expensive prints in the world. Our collection includes a number of Scottish artists and subjects, including Robert Houston RWS (1881–1942), John Macdonald Aiken RSA RI (1880–1961) and John George Mathieson (1880–1954).

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Dimensions: Height: 24.9cm (9.8") Width: 19.2cm (7.56")

Presented: Unframed.

Medium: Etching

Age: Early 20th-century

Signed: Pencil signed lower right.

Inscribed: No.

Dated: --

Condition: Minor age toning, with mount burn line and slightly more pronounced toning within historic mount window area. Uneven edges to the paper and some minor marks to the margins. These issues could be successfully concealed by a mount. Please see photos for detail.

Stock number: KA-822