HASTINGS - LIMITED EDITION ETCHINGS (2008-2011)
Etchings of Hastings Old Town, East Sussex
HASTINGS OLD TOWN
The Battle of Hastings fought on 14 October 1066 marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest and a pivotal moment in British history. Although the battle itself took place eight miles to the north at Senlac Hill, Now appropriately the site of the town of Battle and William had landed on the coast between Hastings and Eastbourne at a site now known as Norman's Bay, The Battle will always be known as The Battle of Hastings. It is thought that the Norman encampment was on the outskirts of Hastings, where there was open ground. A new town was already being built in the valley to the east. That "New Burgh" was founded in 1069, and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Ironically this is now Hastings Old Town!
William defeated and killed Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon King of England, and destroyed his army; thus opening England to the Norman conquest. William had a castle built at Hastings probably using the earthworks of the existing Saxon castle. Hastings was shown as a borough by the time of the Domesday Book (1086)
Hastings and the sea
In the 13th century much of the town was washed away by the sea. During a naval campaign of 1339, and again in 1377, the town was raided and burnt by the French, and seems then to have gone into a decline. As a port, Hastings' days were finished.
Like many coastal towns, the population of Hastings grew significantly as a result of the construction of railway links and the fashionable growth of seaside holidays during the Victorian era.
AN INTRODUCTION TO ETCHING
Etching is one of the oldest and most satisfying forms of printmaking and in the hands of a expert can deliver intricacies of line and tone unrivalled by any other printimaking process. From time to time Ryepress will be running short introductions to etching at the studio in Hastings. See What is etching? for an explanation of the etching process and tips on etching techniques
COLIN BAILEY
ARTIST & PRINTMAKER
Hastings
Etchings
Etchings
Hastings Old Town. Hastings is best known for its connection with the Battle of Hastings in 1066 which actually occurred north of the town at Senlac Hill in Battle. Hastings was one of the Cinque ports, It still has the largest beach-based fishing fleet in England.
These etchings are the most recent etchings to be done by Colin Bailey, catching up on images of Hastings now that the large etching press is again available. About the Area
NET HUTS AND FUNICULAR
Limited edition Giclee print
8” x 12” (253mm x 383mm) Edition of 50
Limited edition Giclee print
8” x 12” (253mm x 383mm) Edition of 50
Etching: Printed by hand on 250 GSM Rives paper off hand drawn copper plates etched in “Dutch Mordant”
What is etching? What is a limited edition print?
What is etching? What is a limited edition print?
ETCHINGS:
PAINTINGS:
PAINTINGS:
SMOKE ON THE WATER, HASTINGS PIER FIRE
Limited edition etching
Limited edition etching
12” x 8” Edition of 50
