Title: Botanica I
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: A 'Botanica' is a place where one can find plants and herbs that restore health and spirit. The Sunflower is a symbol of loyalty and joy. It's practical uses extend to the creation of oils and flours. The Bee also symbolizes loyalty, as well as diligence, good luck, and prosperity.
Botanica I is printed from an etched plate created using the 19th century process called Photogravure. The source photo was taken July 22 at Copper Creek Farm in Calhoun, GA, by Susan James.
Medium: Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching, minor hand coloring (bee.)
Ink/Paper Combination: Black ink printed on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper.
Image Size: 8 x 8 inches
Paper Size: 12 x 11 inches
Edition Start Date: 2023
Edition Size: No more than 50 original prints plus five 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: 2/50
Mat and Frame Description: Double mat, white mat over cream mat with 1/8 reveal. Mats are mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding antique gold-colored frame is decorated in repeating swirls that resemble flower petals. Frame and mat choices selected to complement the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 18 x 14.5 inches
Title: Botanica I
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: A 'Botanica' is a place where one can find plants and herbs that restore health and spirit. The Sunflower is a symbol of loyalty and joy. It's practical uses extend to the creation of oils and flours. The Bee also symbolizes loyalty, as well as diligence, good luck, and prosperity.
Botanica I is printed from an etched plate created using the 19th century process called Photogravure. The source photo was taken July 22 at Copper Creek Farm in Calhoun, GA, by Susan James.
Medium: Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching, minor hand coloring (bee.)
Ink/Paper Combination: Black ink printed on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper.
Image Size: 8 x 8 inches
Paper Size: 12 x 11 inches
Edition Start Date: 2023
Edition Size: No more than 50 original prints plus five 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: 2/50
Mat and Frame Description: Double mat, white mat over cream mat with 1/8 reveal. Mats are mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding antique gold-colored frame is decorated in repeating swirls that resemble flower petals. Frame and mat choices selected to complement the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 18 x 14.5 inches
