Etching and Aquatint

What is Etching and Aquatint?

Etching and aquatint are printmaking techniques. In aquatint, the printing plate is etched with a pattern of tiny pits and cracks to create a wide range of tonal gradations. This technique allows artists to replicate the broad, flat tones found in watercolor paintings and ink washes.
Ada With Blue Hat

Alex Katz

Ada With Blue Hat, 2004

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

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Albertina Venus

Jim Dine

Albertina Venus, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 3,625

Fruites d'estiu

Albert Ràfols-Casamada

Fruites d'estiu, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 950

Triptych

Francis Bacon

Triptych, 1974-1977

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Lamp Black Cobalt Blue

Callum Innes

Lamp Black Cobalt Blue, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,500

Lamp Black Yellow Gold

Callum Innes

Lamp Black Yellow Gold, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,500

Lamp Black Magenta

Callum Innes

Lamp Black Magenta, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,500

Lamp Black Cyan

Callum Innes

Lamp Black Cyan, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,500

Lamp Black Scarlet Lake

Callum Innes

Lamp Black Scarlet Lake, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,500

Valentine

Jasper Johns

Valentine, 2010

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Alpine Etchings (Set)

Peter Doig

Alpine Etchings (Set), 2021

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

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Bacchanale

Pablo Picasso

Bacchanale, 1955

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 13,150

Le Courtisan Grotesque VI

Joan Miró

Le Courtisan Grotesque VI, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 3,125

Urrutiko

Eduardo Chillida

Urrutiko, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 9,600

Plate #1 (from Complex Forms)

Sol LeWitt

Plate #1 (from Complex Forms), 1989

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

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Plate #2 (from Complex Forms)

Sol LeWitt

Plate #2 (from Complex Forms), 1989

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 3,600

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Cast

A cast is a form created by pouring a liquid material, such as plastic, plaster, acrylic, concrete, or mixed media, into a mold. Once the liquid cools and fully solidifies, the cast is removed from the mold, revealing the final shape. This process is widely used in sculpture, manufacturing, and various forms of art to replicate intricate designs and shapes.

Authenticity

Authenticity refers to the qualities that define an original artwork as genuine, created by the artist under the original circumstances. A reproduction lacks authenticity because it was not made by the original artist and does not share the same context or creation process. The authenticity of an original artwork can be questioned when reproductions exist, which can diminish its value. Authenticity is often established through provenance, expert analysis, and documentation, ensuring the artwork's originality.

Triptych

A triptych is an artwork divided into three sections or panels, often hinged together, allowing it to be displayed open or folded shut. It is a type of polyptych, a term for multi-panel artworks. Typically, the central panel is the largest, flanked by two smaller panels, although some triptychs have panels of equal size. Triptychs have been historically significant in religious art but are also used in contemporary works.

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