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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Composition No 3, from 12 Etchings

Anish Kapoor

Composition No 3, from 12 Etchings, 2007

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 15,000

Minotaur Caressing a Woman

Pablo Picasso

Minotaur Caressing a Woman, 1933

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 24,000 - 26,000

Sculptor Reclining Before Centaur and Woman

Pablo Picasso

Sculptor Reclining Before Centaur and Woman, 1933

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 15,100

Untitled Red (American Foundation)

Sam Francis

Untitled Red (American Foundation), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 11,600

Jumps Out at You, No?

Jim Dine

Jumps Out at You, No?, 1993

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 14,000 - 16,000

Pumpkin Army

Yayoi Kusama

Pumpkin Army, 1994

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 45,000 - 50,000

Elephant Skull

Henry Moore

Elephant Skull, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 1,620

La Soleil a Vécu (The Sun has Lived)

Etel Adnan

La Soleil a Vécu (The Sun has Lived), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 9,000

Fil du Temps

Etel Adnan

Fil du Temps, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 5,500 - 7,000

Home

David Hockney

Home, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 25,000 - 32,500

To Love

Damien Hirst

To Love, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 8,500 - 11,000

Bodegón

Rufino Tamayo

Bodegón, 1980

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 5,200

Torre Blanca, P. 197

Rufino Tamayo

Torre Blanca, P. 197, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 5,500

Dos Figuras, P. 205

Rufino Tamayo

Dos Figuras, P. 205, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 6,600

Cabeza Sur Fonde Verte, P. 258

Rufino Tamayo

Cabeza Sur Fonde Verte, P. 258, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 6,600

Figura Sobre Azur

Rufino Tamayo

Figura Sobre Azur, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 5,200

Sand

Sand consists of loose grains of material primarily made up of minerals like quartz, mica, and feldspar, as well as small fragments of rocks. Sand paintings are created by pouring colored sand into intricate designs, often for cultural rituals or special celebrations. These designs can take many days to complete and are traditionally brushed away after the ceremony, emphasizing the impermanence of the artwork.

Transavanguardia

Transavanguardia is the Italian version of Neo-Expressionism, referring to an art movement that emerged in Italy and other parts of Western Europe during the 1970s and 1980s. The term translates to beyond the avant-garde. Transavanguardia arose as a reaction against the dominance of conceptual art, reintroducing emotion and reviving painting as a primary medium. The movement marked a return to mythic imagery and figurative art, celebrating a rediscovery of traditional forms and themes in a contemporary context.

Acrylic on paper

Acrylic on paper is a technique that involves using acrylic paints on various paper types and textures. Artists often choose watercolor paper with smooth or rough surfaces to apply acrylics using watercolor techniques such as bleeding, washing, and spattering. This approach allows for a wide range of effects, combining the flexibility of acrylics with the delicate qualities of watercolor methods.

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