Intaglio Printing
Intaglio includes printing and printmaking methods where the image is engraved or etched into a surface, and the incised areas retain the ink.
Intaglio is a broad term encompassing various metal-plate printmaking techniques, such as etching, drypoint, engraving, aquatint, and mezzotint. Derived from the Italian word ‘intagliare’ (to incise or carve), intaglio printing involves incising lines or areas below the plate's surface. Printing relies on a press's pressure to push damp paper into these incised lines or areas to pick up ink.
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We collaborate with artists to create both limited editions and works on paper.
A limited edition is part of a unique series of pieces. Limited editions are fixed in quantity, meaning we will only ever produce a certain number.
Framing options vary for each piece and are listed on the individual artwork pages. All pieces are framed with 90% UV acrylic glass.
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.
Each edition comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by the artist. Additionally every edition will be signed, marked, or numbered on the edition itself.
Works on paper and some originals don't come with a COA.
No—the copyright is not transferred to the purchaser of the edition.
All the ins and outs can be found on our orders and shipping page.
