This small-scale work of art will help enhance the artistic presence of your home or place of work. Titled, 'Downward Nuthatch'.
I made this drypoint engraved copper intaglio printing of one of my favorite birds, the White-Breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis).
Nuthatch symbology suggests that we stand our ground and fight for what we believe in, to not be a pushover.
Duplicating a process invented in Germany more than 600 years ago, I incised (scratched) the figure into the surface of a small sheet of copper using a sharply pointed tool. A printing is made by applying ink onto the copper plate, carefully removing ink from the surface, allowing ink to remain in the scratched grooves. Printer's paper is place on top and ran through a roller-type press. See How It's Made below for a more detailed explanation.
Each print is numbered with OEV [Open Edition Variable]. There are currently two prints available labeled OEV-1 and OEV-2. OEV-2 is a bit darker than OEV-1. Refer to photos, third photo shows prints side by side. Please select the print you want at Checkout.
- Objet d'art: White-Breasted Nuthatch is clinging to bark, headed downwards with head outstretched as is a common pose for these wee comical birds.
- Size of print: Copper etching & printed area is 2-3/4" x 3-1/3". Full size of paper is 3-3/4" wide by 4-7/8" tall. Refer to photos showing size related to a teacup and my hand.
- Image is hand-incised on copper plate, aka “dry point”. Black ink is applied, prints are made using a rolling mill.
- Printed on archival acid-free Strathmore Bristol vellum surface 100lb white paper with Akua Lamp Black intaglio ink.
- Each print is titled 'Downward Nuthatch', numbered, and signed by me, swalle.
- Subsequent prints will be labeled sequentially as they are produced, OEV-3, OEV-4, etc.
- You may opt for a custom cut black 5"x7" mat w/backing for +$7.50. See 4th photo. (I have other mat colors - see 5th photo.)
- You may opt for a tiny wooden easel upon which to display the print, cost is $2.00.
- Original hand-incised copper plate shown in photo is not included in sale, nor are props including teacup, vase, my hand, etc.
The art printing will be protected in a clear plastic sleeve and placed in a decorative box, ready for gifting.
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