Edward Francis Finden Paintings

Edward Francis Finden was an English engraver, born in 1791. He was part of a notable family of engravers and was particularly known for his collaboration with his older brother, William Finden (1787–1852), with whom he produced a number of important works. The Finden brothers were celebrated for their fine engravings which were chiefly produced after paintings by British artists.

Edward was apprenticed to James Mitan and later worked with his brother under the tutelage of the engraver James Heath. The Finden brothers eventually set up their own studio, and their reputation grew as they began to publish illustrations for books and periodicals. They worked on several significant projects, including illustrations for Lord Byron's works and a series of landscape and portrait engravings based on the sketches of the artist J. M. W. Turner.

One of their most ambitious projects was the 'Illustrations of the Life and Works of Lord Byron', published in 1833-34, which was widely appreciated. They also produced engravings for the 'Finden's Tableaux', a series of literary and historical scenes. Edward was particularly noted for his landscape works, which were engraved with meticulous detail and conveyed a strong sense of atmosphere.

Later in life, Edward suffered from ill health and financial difficulties, largely due to the changing tastes in art which led to a decline in the demand for engravings. Despite these challenges, the Finden brothers left a lasting impact on the art of engraving in Britain. Edward Francis Finden died in 1857, leaving behind a significant body of work that continues to be appreciated for its technical skill and artistic beauty.