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And Take, She Said, This Token Far Away... was painted by H. W. Collard in 1846.

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And Take, She Said, This Token Far Away... is held by National Gallery of Art.

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And Take, She Said, This Token Far Away... is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

And Take, She Said, This Token Far Away...

H. W. Collard , 1846

And Take, She Said, This Token Far Away... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist H. W. Collard. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Created in 1846, the print titled And Take, She Said, This Token Far Away.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right in plate: 5.; at bottom in plate: G.E. Hicks delt. / H.W. Collard sc. / And take, she said, this token far away, / To one that will remember us of yore. / Art-Union of London, 1846.
Markings: Marked:stamped upper left verso in blue ink: Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington. D.C. Jun 12 1882

About this work

Overview

Created in 1846, the print titled And Take, She Said, This Token Far Away... is an engraving on wove paper executed in black. The work presents a compact scene in which a woman cradles an infant while a small crowd gathers around her, set against a distant urban skyline and a river that runs along the lower edge of the composition.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, a mother holding a baby, anchors the emotional focus of the image, suggesting themes of care, community, and perhaps a moment of shared concern or celebration. The surrounding figures, some seated, others standing or crouching, convey a collective response, while the distant cityscape and church spire hint at a broader social or spiritual context.

Technique & Style

Collard employed fine, flowing lines and subtle cross‑hatching to model forms and suggest depth, favoring tonal variation over intricate detail. The engraving’s restrained palette of black ink on paper emphasizes gesture and atmosphere, reflecting a mid‑nineteenth‑century tendency to prioritize expressive feeling over strict naturalistic representation.

History & Provenance

The work originates from the mid‑Victorian period, a time when printmaking served both artistic and documentary purposes. Though specific ownership records are limited, the piece has survived as part of collections that document the era’s print culture, illustrating the technical skill of engravers who translated complex scenes onto metal plates for reproduction.