Title: Austro Daimler
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece:
This refined intaglio etching captures the classic lines of an Austro-Daimler automobile, an elegant, high-performance vehicle from the early 20th century. The car is depicted from a low, slightly angled perspective, highlighting the detailed spoked wheels, large headlamps, and the convertible body style. Rendered in a warm, monochromatic sepia tone, the fine, delicate lines characteristic of the etching process give the image a vintage quality, emphasizing the luxury and intricate engineering of the classic car. As one of Susan James's earliest editions of intaglio etchings, this piece is significant for showcasing the artist's foundational skill in translating the complex form of a mechanical subject into a graceful, timeless print.
Medium: Hand-drawn line etching
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Rives BFK paper.
Image Size: 4 x 5 inches
Paper Size: 6 x 7 inches
Edition Start Date: 1988
Edition Size: No more than 100 original prints plus 10 Artist Proofs.
All prints are signed, numbered, and titled in graphite pencil by the artist. All images come with a Certificate of Authenticity, which includes the artist’s signature, a detailed description of the edition, and the Passerina Press seal embossed on gold seal in right-side corner.
Edition Number of This Piece: 16/100
Mat and Frame Description: 8-ply warm white mat mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is walnut stained hardwood. Frame and mat combination chosen to harmonize with antique vibes of the image and the printmaking process.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 13 x 12 inches
Title: Austro Daimler
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece:
This refined intaglio etching captures the classic lines of an Austro-Daimler automobile, an elegant, high-performance vehicle from the early 20th century. The car is depicted from a low, slightly angled perspective, highlighting the detailed spoked wheels, large headlamps, and the convertible body style. Rendered in a warm, monochromatic sepia tone, the fine, delicate lines characteristic of the etching process give the image a vintage quality, emphasizing the luxury and intricate engineering of the classic car. As one of Susan James's earliest editions of intaglio etchings, this piece is significant for showcasing the artist's foundational skill in translating the complex form of a mechanical subject into a graceful, timeless print.
Medium: Hand-drawn line etching
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Rives BFK paper.
Image Size: 4 x 5 inches
Paper Size: 6 x 7 inches
Edition Start Date: 1988
Edition Size: No more than 100 original prints plus 10 Artist Proofs.
All prints are signed, numbered, and titled in graphite pencil by the artist. All images come with a Certificate of Authenticity, which includes the artist’s signature, a detailed description of the edition, and the Passerina Press seal embossed on gold seal in right-side corner.
Edition Number of This Piece: 16/100
Mat and Frame Description: 8-ply warm white mat mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is walnut stained hardwood. Frame and mat combination chosen to harmonize with antique vibes of the image and the printmaking process.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 13 x 12 inches
