Mezzotint
Mezzotint is an engraving method that emerged in the 17th century, producing prints of smooth transitions of tone and deep, velvety black areas.
The mezzotint approach gained significant popularity in 18th-century England, especially for reproducing portrait paintings. In the mezzotint process, the metal printing plate is textured by moving a serrated metal tool over its surface. Each depression retains ink, resulting in a solid black image if printed as-is. However, the artist achieves a range of dark and light tones by progressively smoothing and burnishing different parts of the rough surface, reducing their ink-holding capacity.
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We collaborate with artists to create both limited editions and works on paper.
A limited edition is a set number of similar or identical artworks. The size of the edition denotes the total number of artworks that will ever be made, underscoring their value.
Framing options vary for each piece and are listed on the individual artwork pages. Our standard glazing offer is a minimum 90% UV acrylic plexiglass, or you can upgrade to an anti reflective Optium museum plexiglass.
Yes, 100%. We work directly with our artists to create editions that accurately represent their body of work. Additionally, every artist personally reviews and approves their final editions.
Every artwork is signed or stamped, and individually numbered. You will also receive a stamped and numbered certificate of authenticity.
No—the copyright is not transferred to the purchaser of the edition.
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