NORMAN LINDSAY FACSIMILE ETCHING “THE BLACK HAT” 176 OUT OF 200 Plate No. 22.

Framed 60cm x 70cm

My stepfather had a collection of Norman Lindsay etchings which he proudly collected during his lifetime.

We have four Norman Lindsay etchings left of his collection if you are interested in purchasing together. All are framed.

1.The black hat

The most expensive is 2. “the ring” ,

3. Armoured and 4. Langour

Altogether $4000.

Please DM me if you are interested.

Would prefer pick up as this has glass. We provide every care in packaging if we are to post to you. However, we cannot be responsible for damage incurred during transit. This item will be sent with insurance if posted.

This facsimile etching which has been faithfully reproduced from an original etching from 1924 is unusual in that it displays Norman Lindsay’s use of two mediums to complete the image – etching and aquatint. Lindsay’s mastery of intaglio printing methods is evident here in his ability to blend the two techniques successfully.

“The Black Hat” also recalls Norman Lindsay’s love of swash-buckling tales of pirates and sea adventures.

Lindsay held a fascination for the ocean & several of his other etchings feature pirates, mermaids and galleons of the sea. He was particularly fascinated with the ancient tale of the Lost City of Atlantis and would talk for hours on end about the city.

The Art Gallery of New South Wales holds edition no. 35 of the original etching of “The Black Hat”. During Lindsay’s lifetime “The Black Hat” was widely exhibited in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney.