The J. Alphege Brewer Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC187-JAB

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection contains 132 etchings by J. Alphege Brewer dating from 1909 to 1939. Some etchings were collaborations between Brewer and his brother, Henry Charles Brewer while one etching, Evening on the Meuse. Huy. was a collaboration with F. Sherrin Brewer. The etchings are arranged in alphabetical order by title.

Additionally, the collection has some of the original sales labels, reproductions and reprints of some pieces and a sales booklet titled “Original Etchings.”

Dates

Creation: 1909-1939

Creator

Brewer, J. Alphege (James Alphege), 1881-1946 (Person)
Brewer, Henry Charles, 1866-1950 (Person)
Brewer, F. Sherrin (Person)
Alfred Bell & Co. Ltd., London (Publisher, Person)
Howell, H.R. (Publisher, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

Materials believed to be under copyright or other restrictions are available for limited noncommercial, educational and personal use only, or for fair use as defined by United States copyright law and with proper citation. Please note that the College of the Holy Cross may not hold the rights to all items in this collection. Users assume responsibility for identifying all copyright holders and for determining whether permission is needed to make any use of the content. For permission under rights held by the College, please contact archives@holycross.edu.

Biographical Note

J. Alphege Brewer (1881-1946) was a well-known British architectural painter and etching artist in the early 20th century. His father, Henry William Brewer was an architectural illustrator while his brother, Henry Charles Brewer painted watercolor landscapes and architectural paintings. Brewer studied at the Westminster School of Art.

Much of Brewer's work featured cathedrals, colleges, palaces, and other tourist destinations. Brewer exhibited at the Royal Academy of Art and at the Paris Salon of the Academie des Beaux-Arts. Most of his etchings were published by Alfred Bell & Co and were available for sale. Brewer collaborated with his brother, Henry Charles, on many pieces.