Etching

What is etching?

Etching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.
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Sunday Guest III (L'Invitée du Dimanche)

Joan Miró

Sunday Guest III (L'Invitée du Dimanche), 1969

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 10,900

Buzzing of the Blue Guitar

David Hockney

Buzzing of the Blue Guitar, 1977

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 4,950

Jeu de corrida

Pablo Picasso

Jeu de corrida, 1957

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 6,000

Still Life II (V)

Manolo Valdés

Still Life II (V), 1986

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,550

Still Life I

Manolo Valdés

Still Life I, 1986

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,550

Still Life II

Manolo Valdés

Still Life II, 1986

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,550

Still Life IV

Manolo Valdés

Still Life IV, 1986

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,550

Femme Veillant une Dormeuse

Pablo Picasso

Femme Veillant une Dormeuse, 1932

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 7,500

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #9

Keith Haring

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #9, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 3,600

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #7

Keith Haring

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #7, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 3,600

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #11

Keith Haring

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #11, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 3,600

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #10

Keith Haring

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #10, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 3,600

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #6

Keith Haring

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #6, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 3,600

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #5

Keith Haring

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #5, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 3,600

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #4

Keith Haring

Untitled (w/ Sean Kalish) #4, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 3,600

Marta/Fingerprint

Chuck Close

Marta/Fingerprint, 1986

Limited Edition Print

Etching

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Patina

Patina is the distinctive greenish surface that bronze develops over time due to exposure to air and humidity. Artists can also apply chemicals to bronze to artificially create patina. Alternatively, bronze can be polished to reveal its natural rich gold color. Patina is not exclusive to bronze; it can also occur on other metals like copper and even on wood and stone, enhancing the material's character over time.

Postminimalism

Postminimalism refers to a range of art styles that emerged in the 1960s, following the Minimalism movement. While Minimalism focused on simplicity and impersonality, Postminimalist artists retained some elements of Minimalism but also explored greater expressiveness, experimenting with new materials and techniques. This movement includes various forms of art such as conceptual art, body art, performance art, process art, and site-specific works. Postminimalism represents a shift toward more personal, tactile, and process-oriented approaches to art-making.

Artist Proof

An artist proof traditionally refers to a print impression taken during the printing process to evaluate the current state of the artwork as the artist works on the plate. These proofs often show incomplete images and are sometimes called trial impressions or working proofs. However, in modern practice, an artist proof typically refers to an impression of the finished work that is identical to the numbered edition copies but is set aside for the artist's personal use. Artist proofs are usually marked A.P. and may be considered more valuable by collectors due to their limited availability.

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