James Jervis Blomfield Rose Hill, Acton Etching

Updated September 5, 2026

Artist: James Jervis Blomfield, OSA (1872–1951) Title: Rose Hill, Acton Medium: Original Etching Signature: Signed in pencil lower right, "James Blomfield." Titled in pencil lower left, Rose Hill, Acton. Sight Size: 6 × 8 in. Frame Size: 14.5 × 17.5 in. An original etching by noted Canadian artist James Jervis Blomfield, depicting Rose Hill, a distinguished nineteenth-century residence in Acton, Ontario. Executed with refined architectural precision and atmospheric tonal effects, the composition showcases Blomfield's exceptional command of the etching medium. Rich shadows, delicate line work, and subtle plate tone convey both the solidity and elegance of the historic estate.Blomfield's architectural subjects are highly regarded for their historical importance and technical excellence, documenting notable Canadian buildings and landscapes during the first half of the twentieth century. This finely executed impression represents an excellent example of his mature printmaking. Artist Biography: James Jervis Blomfield, OSA (1872–1951) was a distinguished Canadian painter, etcher, illustrator, and architectural draftsman. Born in London, England, he immigrated to Canada in the late nineteenth century and became one of the country's foremost architectural etchers.Blomfield studied at the South Kensington School of Art before settling in Toronto, where he established a successful career illustrating and recording Canada's historic architecture. He was elected a member of the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA) and became widely recognized for his meticulously detailed etchings of historic homes, churches, civic buildings, and streetscapes throughout Ontario.His works are represented in numerous public and private collections, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, Library and Archives Canada, and other Canadian institutions. Today, Blomfield is regarded as one of Canada's finest early twentieth-century printmakers, with his original etchings remaining highly sought after by collectors of Canadian historical and architectural art.

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