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Title: Calvary Charger
Artist: Susan James
Medium: Hand-colored line etching
Subject Matter: This commanding hand-colored intaglio etching by Susan James, titled "Cavalry Charge," transforms the carousel horse into a regal U.S. Cavalry mount. The dark horse is richly adorned with gear evocative of a 19th-century military steed. It is fitted with a historically accurate McClellan-style saddle, recognizable by its distinctive open seat and high pommel. Dangling beneath the saddle is a sword encased in its scabbard, further emphasizing the martial theme. The breastplate and crupper are embellished with small shields that James has finished with a delicate overwash of metallic silver watercolor paint. The horse is mounted on the artist's signature red-and-white spiral pole and captured in a dynamic, ready-to-charge pose, making the etching a striking blend of historic military hardware and nostalgic fairground fantasy.
Cavalry Charger is part of a five-horse series, which includes: Outside Jumper, Outside Stander, Top Knot, Rodeo, and Cavalry Charger. The full classic set of seven carousel images includes two menagerie animals: “Merry Goes Round” (deer), and “Macabilly” (goat). In 2024, Susan created a re-imagination of these five horses, and an additional four more, in the El Camino photogravure series. “El Camino” (The Path) is also the title of a larger image of all nine carousel horses who have broken free of the carousel.
Printmaking Process: hand-printed & hand-painted intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Rives BFK paper. Hand-colored with watercolor paint.
Image Size: 10 x 8 inches
Paper Size: 14 x 11 inches (approximately)
Edition Size: 100 original prints plus 10 APs. All prints are signed, numbered, and titled in graphite pencil by the artist.
All images come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist
Remarks: This image represents a typical image in the edition. A specific edition number (i.e.: 3/50) may no longer be available.
Title: Calvary Charger
Artist: Susan James
Medium: Hand-colored line etching
Subject Matter: This commanding hand-colored intaglio etching by Susan James, titled "Cavalry Charge," transforms the carousel horse into a regal U.S. Cavalry mount. The dark horse is richly adorned with gear evocative of a 19th-century military steed. It is fitted with a historically accurate McClellan-style saddle, recognizable by its distinctive open seat and high pommel. Dangling beneath the saddle is a sword encased in its scabbard, further emphasizing the martial theme. The breastplate and crupper are embellished with small shields that James has finished with a delicate overwash of metallic silver watercolor paint. The horse is mounted on the artist's signature red-and-white spiral pole and captured in a dynamic, ready-to-charge pose, making the etching a striking blend of historic military hardware and nostalgic fairground fantasy.
Cavalry Charger is part of a five-horse series, which includes: Outside Jumper, Outside Stander, Top Knot, Rodeo, and Cavalry Charger. The full classic set of seven carousel images includes two menagerie animals: “Merry Goes Round” (deer), and “Macabilly” (goat). In 2024, Susan created a re-imagination of these five horses, and an additional four more, in the El Camino photogravure series. “El Camino” (The Path) is also the title of a larger image of all nine carousel horses who have broken free of the carousel.
Printmaking Process: hand-printed & hand-painted intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Rives BFK paper. Hand-colored with watercolor paint.
Image Size: 10 x 8 inches
Paper Size: 14 x 11 inches (approximately)
Edition Size: 100 original prints plus 10 APs. All prints are signed, numbered, and titled in graphite pencil by the artist.
All images come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist
Remarks: This image represents a typical image in the edition. A specific edition number (i.e.: 3/50) may no longer be available.
