Ernest Christian Rost  (1867 - 1940)

The Old Stone Bridge
I recently came across a etching by Ernest C. Rost in a Thrift Store. There is no date and is signed "The Old Stone Bridge" Etching by Ernest C. Rost. I've seen other etchings by Ernest C. Rost on various internet sites and notice a difference in signatures. Comments welcomed.

Delaware Home
Like everyone else here, I have an etching titled Delaware Home and sign Ernst C Rost. I believe the date (bottom left corner) is 1890. I found this print in the attic of an 1855 farmhouse on the Ohio River. It was not in the original frame, so I framed it in an old frame I had purchased. Should I have it famed again by an expert? Is it valuable?
Thanks for all your help.

The Oysterman's Home
I have a pencil drawing by Ernest C. Rost titled The Oysterman's Home in New York does anyone have info on this picture or artist.

E.C. ROOST
I HAVE 2 ETCHINGS BY ROOST.

SEPTEMBER SUNSET 1890
ONE DONE 1890 NOT NAMED

ANY INFORMATION ON THIS ARTIST?

Winter in New England
Signed bottom left E C Rost '92
Would like to know any history together will value should anybody know

Ink Sketch
I have a cottage scene with trail and lake .Dated 1890 almost center bottom, EC Rost I thought the C looked like an S @ first.You can feel the ink risen from the paper.on back nothing found.I would like to see if It is worth anything can you help? Candy

Etchings by Ernext C. Rost found in my garage
I recently discovered two etchings by Rost stored in my garage. They were in ornate frames with glass. The etchings depict a house with a board fence around it on the right, a road and stream beside on the left, and 2 other houses above on the left. There are two large trees just outside the fence. A small bridge goes across the stream. They have Rost on the bottom left corner and dated 1880. The etchings themselves measure 8 inches by 20 inches and are on some kind of paper measuring 15 inches by 30 inches. Below the etching on the right side is written etched by Ernest C. Rost. I am now in the process of researching info on them. They do appear to be very old and may have belonged to my grandmother. I will be happy to send a photograph of them if anyone replys to this. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Mill pond and Mill?
I have come into possesion of a Rost print that appears to be a mill on a mill pond, with a road running lower center to center left of the picture. Can anyone supply me with the name of the picture?

Painting by Rost
Have one entiled Lake Champlain
signed by E C Roat 1890
Would like more information if any.
Thanks

Ernest C Rost New England Farmhouse
Have owned this don´t know how long. Brought it from England to Germany about 30 Years ago.
Thought it was an Englisch Village, have moved house and before hanging it up looked at it closer,thank you internet. Still would like to know where the Village was in Amerika. who can help? Upper left written in pencil very hard to make out ist Copyright 1890 by Fischel Adler + Schwar.......... can´t read the rest. Left on the etching it is signed E C Rost 1890 and on the right also written in pencil is New England Farmhouse Etched by Ernest C Rost.
Would be thankful for a mail with info
Regards and thanks

A Bend in the River
I finally found someone that has an R C Rost print of a bend in the river. I have the same print and it is hanging in my living room. Out of curiosity, do you have a value for that print? I think he is very talented and I love his work and would like to acquire more of it especially if there is value behind them. If possible, please contact I am eagerly waiting to find out more about this picture.

Ernest Christian Ross Sketch
I have a Ernest Christian Ross Sketch.
It is dated twice, once in the upper left and once in the lower left.
In the upper left, there is the wriging "Copyright 1892 by Fishel Adler, + Schwardig, New York." In the lower left, there is the writing "E S ROST 92" and in the Lower right it is titled "Idle Moments, Etched by Ernest C. Ross"
It is in it's original frame with original glass. I have determined that it is not a print because it has no printer pixilation what-so-ever.
If anyone can give me some information about this art piece, that would be great!

Thanks again!

EC ROST
Hello, I recently inherited a EC Rost etching it's dated 1890 and I have no idea what the title is. Is there any website that has the artwork photographed???

Lake Champlain by Ernest C. Rost
I have two lanscapes:
"Lake Champlain" and "Connecticut Farm" etched by Ernest C. Rost in 1890. both 33x85 cm.In a frame 63x115 cm. Who can tell my more about this work. Is it known ? I'm from Holland my english is not so good but i can read it verry wel.Are there more samples ?

E C Rost Steel Engraving & Myra Robi Mystery
picked this up a few years ago and in the upper left it says copyright 1895 by E Rost. It is remarked and signed Myra Robi - there in lies the mystery. Who is Myra Robi? The paper is somewhat brittle but only has one foxing mark in the lower left area. Someone wrote on the reverse side: steel envgraving. I was told Myra Robi may have been a name his sister used, she was also an engraver. In any case, any information or thoughts would be appreciated since I am not an art expert.

The Old Well by Ernest C. Rost
I found this framed print by Ernest C. Rost at a rummage sale in Anaconda Montana. It is very interesting. I wanted it to hang in my house as it too is very old. I would like to know more about it . Thank you Tina

A Cozy Nook by E.C. Rost
I rec'd a print several years ago which, I recently discovered, was covering up A Cozy Nook by E.C. Rost. I see one reference to this etching on July 7, 2004 in the discussion list. Can anyone tell me anything further about it? Thanks!

rost etchings
i have updated my page on Ernest Christian Rost. i have over 80 etchins most of them now photographed and available for viewing. I would love to see your recent ec rost finds and network with others interested in his art. please dont hesitate to email me at gnaterrph@aol.com
i also have an oil painting by e,c, rost listed on the site.

E.C. Rost "By The Wayside
I recently came across an E. C. Rost painting in an antique frame that fits the description of By The Wayside.It has the copyright by Radfthe Lauchner VCP .1893 and all the rest. I'm sure this picture is very old and I have been trying to find someone that knows something about this painting. Please respond if you can help. Thanks.

"The Little Wanderer" by C. Rost
I have an engraving by C. Rost. The name is (The Little Wanderer) written at the bottom is Published Exclusively for members of Crosby House Art Association, the name of the drawing and engraved by C. Rost it is in the original frame (thin slats of wood cover the back) Can you tell me how to find the worth of this engraving. Thank you
for your help

E. C. Rost
We have an ink drawing print by E. C. Rost called "By The Wayside" This drawing depicts an old farmhouse setting in the country with a picked fence lining the property, big trees and a farm house with thached roofs. We have estimated it to be over 100 years old. At the bottom of this picture is a drawing of a 3 leaf clover. On the upper left corner it reads Copyrighted by Radthe Lauchner VCP. 1893. At the bottom left corner after his signature it reads copyright N.Y. Could anyone help me find any information about this lovely drawing? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Ernest C. Rost
My neighbor has a sketch by Rost titled The Old Elm Road. Her's is dated 1860. The others mentioned in this column are dated 1890

Earnest D Roth signatures
I have the Ernest D Roth etching Chartres, and it has the artist's name in the lower left hand corner of the etching and again in pencil(along with the 1914 date) in the lower boarder. Does anyone have
an idea of it's value an idea of it's value?

etching - Home Sweet Home
This etching shows my Grand
mother's home, As it looked
when Ernest & Clara were children going to the school that's in the back
ground. It also includes the back of the Rost home
where the River Path followed the small stream
from the spring pond at the school. It also shows
the wheat field that was
used for thatching the roof
of my grandmother's home.

Ernest C. Rost
Subject appears to be farmhouse by a small river. Has a small what appears to be a chaple in lower left corner. Edges are rough

The Old Elm Road
I have a superb large 19th century hand colored etching by Ernest Christian Rost titled The Old Elm Road. It colorfully depicts an elm lined road along a river leading to country houses and church. Has a great use of space and depth and bears the original period frame. Frame dimensions are 39" wide by 29" high. Signed by Ernest Rost 1890. can anyone help with any information.

ernest c rost :toilers of the deep:
02/12/08
roger,
I have a Ernest C Rost print:Toilers of the deep.
Published by Fishel,Adler & Schwartz New York,Has anyone further information on this. Thanks

ernest c rost
We have an etching dated 1890 by Ernest C Rost that is titled The Village Church. It is signed and has a copyright 1890 by Fishel, Adler, and Schwartz. If anyone has any information on this we'd be very interested. Thanks a lot, Sue

Ernest C Rost
I have a print entitled Dry Brook Farmhouse dated 1891 by Ernest C Rost ,which i believe may have been brought back to the UK from Canada by my Grandfather . Can anyone shed any light on this item ?
Kelvin

ernest c rost
Hi, my grandmother has an original sketch by ernest c roth signed and dated 1890...It was gave to her by her dad who was a driver for the mob in south Ca. in the 1930s..It was gave to him by his boss.....Can you give me any info on this item....Thanks chris

Old Elm Road by E.C.Rost
I'm interested in the etching "Old Elm Road " by Ernest Rost. Any information on this work would be appreciated.

value of drawing
I HAVE AN DRAWING BY ERNST ROST IN 1890 IT IS CALLED THE CONNECTICUT FARM IT BELONED TO MY STEPGRANFATHER AND MY STEPDAD GAVE IT TO ME TEARS AGO ITS IN THE ORINGIAL FRAME AND IF YOU COULD SHED SOME INFO ON THIS PLEASE EMAIL ME

Rost etching or print
We found what may be an etching or print by Rost in an antique shop in Roswell, New Mexico. It's in poor condition with stains on the margins. 19" x 8" It is It is ascene of an inlet with 4 sail boats.

On the top right corner it says published by James Tyroler, New York 1902.

Can you tell us anything about this?

ernest c rost afternoon at lake george
we live in Queensland australia and have an etching signed and dated Ernest C Rost in both the upper left and bottom right. We have had a paper conservator(via the Qld Art Gallery) look at and he also noted that the framing was original complete with hand made nails. I am pleased to see that he has been prolific enough to find some info on him and we enjoy having an over 100 year old artwork hanging on the wall. something to pass on to the children "the we bought it for $1 1890 etching". thanks

The Old Elm Road
From reading the previous posts regarding this print,it would appear that it is quite common.
I recieved mine from my parents when they relocated to Michigan from Arizona. At the time, it was rolled up and being stored in a plastic bag. Thank goodness for the dry Arizona climate!
I remember the print from the days of my childhood and asked my parents if I could have it for reframing. It hangs with pride in my home and I love it!
My grandkids love art and someday it will be theirs to share.

Rost Etching
Over 30 years ago my mother bought an etching in an antique store in Tennessee. She later gave it to me as I had always loved to look at it. It is signed "etched by Ernest C. Rost", and has a small etched symbol beside the name. I cannot tell what the symbol is maybe a crown or hay bale. I put acid free matting around it in 1994 when I got it, but there is some significant acid streaking as well as blotches. It is still very fine. If anyone knows more about it or it's value, I would love to hear from you.

Old Elm Road by Ernest C. Rost
The Old Elm Road -
Ernest C. Rost

In the fall of 2007, while visiting relatives in eastern Kentucky, I found a remarkable framed etching of the Old Elm Road. It was in a quaint antique store in the small town of Grayson. I didn't have a clue who Ernest Rost was, but I was just fascinated by the workmanship - - so I bought it. It is in excellent condition - - original frame, glass, and all. After returning to Texas, I did a lot of research - trying to find out as much as I could about him (Rost).
He was a talented, productive, if not somewhat eccentric individual. I'm proud to have a copy of his phenomenal work.

e c rost, old elm road
I have an etching of Old Em Road also. I found it in my barn. My grand father used to clean house in Woods Hole MA on Cape Cod and sometimes he would get paid with things other than money or it could have been something they didn't want anymore. My etching is in good condition and is in a heavy frame with old glass. It has a gold strip on the frame that says The Old Elm Road etched by E.C. Rost. In the left hand corner is his name and date of 1890. I thought it was orginal but I don't know as I've seen noe that there is at least 2 more out there. I love this piece. I would love to here from others who have the same. Did he make lots of prints of his art? I'd love to learn more about him.

H. A. Rost Pub. Co. NY
I have a large etching which is of cattle going to water followed by a woman. It is imprinted H. A. Rost pub. co. Ny. I see alot about e.c. rost but not h. a. rost. Can you tell me anything about this as it is very old.

Etchings vs. pen & ink drawings
I have several pieces of art which are "Pen & Ink"; - one is by E.C. Rost - "The Riverside Cottage" - 1890, and I am a bit puzzled as to why so many people refer to this form of art as "Etching". I have always understood "etching" to be that form of art wherein a form of art board is covered with a coat of black ink or paint,upon which the artist then actually "dry etches" his/her chosen subject "into the black coating" with various width steel scribers, resulting in a piece of art which, for lack of knowledge of the proper term, might be referred to as a form of "negative" i.e. - the subject is revealed by "removing the black medium" from the surface of the art board to creat the artwork, as opposed to "adding material" such as in oil, or water-color painting, or as in pen & ink drawings. All of which leads to the question, - Are we not in error when we refer to R.C. Rost's "Pen & Ink" as "Etchings"?

Ernest Rost
While moving my grandmother in, about, 1985 we happened to run across a published ink print by R.C.Rost dated 1890 and published by Fishel, Adler, and Schwartz. It has no title. It has a large tree in the center of the print with a rock wall on the left hand side close to the tree. Across a lake or a stream on the left hand side is a village. In the forground is a remark of a man in a boat who is fishing. Any information would be appreciated.

The Old Elm Road, E. C. Rost
I am looking for "The Old Elm Road". My grandpa had it, and I can't get it out of my head. Would welcome information.

Ernest Rost
Hello, Im hoping someone can help me,I have a Rost signed,the very old frame has clovers all around it,very cool frame,its a cottage with seems to be a church in backround,maybe egner poe,its looks famouse,Im hoping can contact my email so I can send some pics,Mike

Ernest Christian Rost
I came accros 2 Rost prints in a firehouse auction. Everything about them was in bad shape, but the frames were cherry colored oak with metal pipeing which I restored, the glass was pre-industrial with that ripple effect. I sent the prints to the Pensylvania Art Conservatory were they removed the foxing, waterstains and made them appear new. They mounted on conservation paper and sent them back to me, then I had them remounted in the original frames with quality matting that has a light green leaf appearence. They are outstanding and I have no intention of selling them and at auction I would guess they would be received quite well ever if Rost is not recognized as well as I believe he should have been. His art is quite beautiful.

Old farmhouse etching by E.C. Rost
An old farmhouse with a thatched roof a couple of horses out in front ready to hook up to a wagon. A bird house in the yard and a church in the background. On the lower left is a couple of hay stacks that look to be a practice etching. I'm wondering when this might have been done.

found a print
Hello,
My husband found a print or etching by Rost. It's the home of James Russell Lowell, Elmwood. It's not dated. Just wanted to know did they make copies of his etchings?

Ernest Rost
I purchased a Rost today. I was unfamiliar with him until now and would like any information available. I was very taken with the fine detail of his work. I have no idea of value. This is about 24x9 in an old glassed frame, has a curved road with trees on the left, a house on the right, a village with church in background and his name with 1890 bottom left, Fishel Adler & Sschwartz New York top left and a pencil signature E.C. Rost bottom right. Also a partial etching of a tree trunk on bottom left border. Thank you for any information.

Ernest C Rost
I have an etching by E.C Rost on the upper left it says copyright 1890 by Fishel Adler & Schwartz, N ew York On the lower left signed by ec rost and there is a butterfly on the lower right i cant read what it says the scene is a house on a pond with a boat in the back ground you can see mountains and birds flying and a dirt road with trees can anyone help me about this etching. thank you

erenest c rost the inlet and gideon
i have found a beautiful etching by ernest c rost. the etching is called "the inlet" it is signed but not dated. does anyone have any information on this. i am fascinated by his etchings.

erenest c. rost etching "wayside farm"
my father gave me an etching by rost that he has had for years it is titled "wayside farm" i am trying to find the value of this piece if there is anyone out ther that can help me i would greatly appreciate it

The Old Meeting House
I have an original lithograph/etching in a beautiful frame. It is titled "The Old Meeting House." It has E C Rost in the bottom left hand side. I wonder what it is a picture of. I always thought it was in Providence, but maybe not.

ernest c rost etching
Iam looking for an ernest c rost etching titled "woman on the stoop" which shows a woman and dog on steps of an old wood house porch...with a town in background on upper left.I would be interested in just a copy...if someone has this etching.

Earnest C. Rost
I own two etchings, I purchased them at an auction for $75. I sent them to the Pennsylvania Art Conservatory where the restored them to nearly new condition. They are spectacular, I rematted and remounted the etchings in the beautiful red oak frames that I reconditioned. Instead of numbers in the lower left corner he placed a rabit in one and birds and a nest in the other with Singiture in the right lowwer right corner. The prints are 8X17 in size and depict a beautiful winter landscape of a road and the other of a similar road if not the same in spring. His work, is underappreciated and has gone unnoted in the art world.

Rost E C
I just purchased an E C Rost print and would like any info on it. It's titled "Village Outskirts" and Copyright Radtke Lauckner Hse NY 1893 is on the top.

Ernest. C Rost Etching (titled The Old Elm Road)
Hello,
I have been trying to find out some information about this beautiful etching that my husband and I aquired after the passing of his grand father.
This etching is entitled The Old Elm Road, the scene is of a curved road lined with trees and to the right is a river bank, to the left side of the etching is a farm house with a stone wall, across the river are some more primitave houses, in the far distance is the sight of a church steeple.
In the hash marks of the grass in the left hand corner are the slanted initials E C Rost 1870, Under the etching in script writing is the title of the piece The Old Elm Road, Etched by Ernest C.Rost. The etching in an old dark woodend frame and is in wonderful condition.
If you please, could you tell me something about this find and about the artist,please let me know.
Thank you for you time.
Karri Lorenz

Unknown E. C. Rost Etching?
I have a E.C. Rost etching of a wagon on a dirt road between 2 homes with what appears to be a church way in the background. It has E C Rost in the etching at the left hand side. It has a pencil signature Ernest C Rost at the bottom right hand side. It also has a small etching of a what I believe is a tree along side water on the left hand side below the large etching. On the above left is "Published by Fishel,Adler & Schwartz New York" Any info on this would help. Thank You

Ernest C. Rost Etching, dated 1892
I have a Ernest C. Rost etching of a scene...road leading over a stone bridge with 4 openings, stone wall behind the road and 2 large trees and 4 stone building in the background. It has "E.C. Rost 92" on the etching itself and below the etching is "Etched by Ernest C. Rost. Comments, name of etching, etc, etc??

EC Rost etching
I'm trying to get some information on his etching called "Restful Twilight" I'd appreciate any help on this.

Ernest c. Rost copyrighted etching "the Edge of the Forest"
If anyone can give me info on this etching which is copytighted and dated 1893 by Fishel, Adler & Schwartz of New York. On the botton of the etching it says "original etching of Ernest C. Rost.

E C Rost 1890 etching
It has been in the family for generations, a rural road leading to a village. A stone wall& farmstead on one side and trees on other side. My g father & gg father also worked for the American Bank Note Co. as Rost did. Would like to know the location of the scene.

large landscape W/trees,bridge.water.etc.
I cherish my landscape by Rost.

Info for Christian H. Rost
I have 3 pen and ink sketchings by Christian H. Rost or H. Christian Rost. The sketch is very old, as are my eyes at this point. I feel the sketches I have must belong to the Rost family I located on this site.
The title of the largest of my sketches is: The Edge of The Forest.
I'd appreciate any info anyone may have. The only info I've been able to get concerning Christian H. Rost is that he was one of the very first engravers at the mint in Philadelphia.

Ernest C. Rost
I have an etching of a scene entitled Eagle Cove, Budd's Lake, N.J. by Ernet C. Rost which appears to be based on a painting also by Ernest C. Rost. It is dated 1890. I would like more information on this work.

E. Crost
I have either an etching or a lithograph done in tan and brown tones. It's dated 1891 and measures 17 3/4" x 12 1/2". I believe the frame is the original.
The glass is VERY old. There is no title. It has trees, a road, fences, and homes. Somewhat like a country village scene. It has an odd paper matting (behind the picture) to appear like wood that is mitered at the corners. I can supply a photo of this picture. I would love to know more about it. The signature looks like it is E. Crost. Thank You

Earnest C. Rost - After Work
I'm looking for any info I can get on him or my etching THANK YOU

Afternoon at Lake George
I have an etching published by Fishel, Alder & Schwartz in 1890. It is of a lake similar to what "Chip" described on 8/25/05. The original engraving was done by Ernest C. Rost and used to hang in my wife's grandmothers house

E crost
I recently purchased what looks like an original pencil drawing signed E (stylized) crost 1890.
It is of a stone house on the right, bay on left with a bird and far away sailboats. I am looking for any info about it.
Thank you

Winter in the Catskills
We purchased a house in VT that had a abandoned Winter in the Catskills by Ernest C Rost 1809 dated. I am interested in any info about this piece, restoration advice and value. What a find ~ it now resides over our mantel. Thanks.

ernest christian Rost
I came across an etching named AUTUMM BREEZES. It's signed By Rost. It also goes back to when he sued Fishel, Alder and Schwartz company when Rost sued the company because the office boy was making copies and reproducing them with out Rost's permission. Can any one tell me any more about this picture?
Thank You

The oysterman's home
I ALSO HAVE AN OLD 31"
x 16" FRAMED ETCHING BY EARNEST C. ROST. IT IS CALLED, "THE OYSTERMAN'S HOME. CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIND ANY INFORMATION ON THIS WONDERFUL ETCHING? I FOUND THIS IN HINGHAM, MA. DID HE EVER DO ANY WORK IN THE BOSTON AREA? THANKYOU

Rost Ething - Man Woman in Boat
Jon,

Hello. The etching you speak of is called "A Cozy Nook" and I believe it was published in 1891. I can look it up in a few days. Feel free to contact me if you Wish.

A Bend in the River
It was so nice to read of the life of Ernest C. Rost, the man who created my print named A Bend in the River. I have had the print for 25 years and have always wondered about the artist. I have seen two other prints (owned by a friend) and two of what appeared to be watercolors but may have been hand tinted prints (at an antique store). It is nice to finally know about Mr. Rost.

Italian Landscape, 1907
Dear Gerry,

Hello. I'm the author of Ernest C. Rost's biography on this website.

I was wondering if you might be willing to take some photos, including signature, of the etching and mail to me. I may be incorrect, but there was another very recognized engraver of the period, Ernest D. Roth, who often did landscapes of Italian subjects. I think you may have an Ernest D. Roth, rather than an Ernest C. Rost (there was also and H.C. Rost an H.A. Rost, both publishers of etchings and postcards, not related to Ernest. It gets very confusing!). It would be wonderful if were wrong .... I'd love to see a Rost Italian landscape!

Let me know if you'd be willing to send some photos. Perhaps I can help with the identification.

All best,

Jonathan

ernest c. rost
I ALSO HAVE A ROST ETCHING 16X21, SIGNED DATED 1890, IT SEEMS THIS GUY ONLY DID ART WORK IN 1890, EVERYTHING I HAVE FOUND IS DATED 1890. MINE LOOKS LIKE 100+ YEARS OLD. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED, THANKS

Ernest C. Rost
I own a large framed etching entitled "New England Farmhouse" dated 1890. I received it from the estate of my grandparents. I know nothing about it and am curious to know it's value, if any. My grandparents were common tobacco and potato farmers and did not collect art as such. Therefore I find this to be a curious possession of theirs.

E.C. Rost
How very rewarding to finally find out about the man behind my "Sunset on the Sea".