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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SFE 079

Sam Francis

SFE 079, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Etching

Currently Not Available

Gravure I

Sonia Delaunay

Gravure I, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,950

Mute 25 (B)

Francisca Sutil

Mute 25 (B), 2013

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 2,700

Des idées et des ombres 2

Pol Bury

Des idées et des ombres 2, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,250

Des idées et des ombres 1

Pol Bury

Des idées et des ombres 1, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching

Currently Not Available

Die erste Ära (The first era)

Tony Cragg

Die erste Ära (The first era)

Limited Edition Print

Etching

Currently Not Available

Esmeralda

Guillaume Corneille

Esmeralda, 2002

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,400

The Catalan suite I - Padlock

Michael Craig-Martin

The Catalan suite I - Padlock , 2013

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 750

Palette III

Jim Dine

Palette III, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Etching

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Untitled

Chris Ofili

Untitled

Limited Edition Print

Etching

Currently Not Available

Against torture

Eduardo Chillida

Against torture , 1993

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 4,500

Trefles noirs

Antoni Clave

Trefles noirs, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 3,125

Les Cordes Muettes

Antoni Clave

Les Cordes Muettes, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,300

Instrument étrange

Antoni Clave

Instrument étrange, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,350

Quatre Points

Antoni Clave

Quatre Points, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 2,250

The Fall

Stanley William Hayter

The Fall, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,550

Pencil

A pencil is a writing and drawing tool with a core of solid pigment, typically graphite or colored, encased in a protective layer of wood or composite material. Pencils make marks on paper by transferring part of the core pigment onto the surface.

Woodcut

Woodcut is a printing technique where an image is carved into the surface of a woodblock using gouges, with the remaining flat surface holding the ink for printing. The areas cut away by the artist do not carry ink, while the uncut areas do, producing the desired print. The carving follows the wood's grain, unlike wood engraving, where the block is cut across the end-grain. Ink is applied to the surface with a roller, ensuring only the flat, uncarved areas receive ink, leaving the recessed, non-printing areas clean.

Relief printing

Relief printing is a printmaking process where the design to be printed is etched or cut into a surface, leaving only the raised areas to transfer ink. The non-printing areas are removed, so only the design is inked and printed. Common relief printing techniques include woodcut, linocut, and wood engraving.

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