Title: Cow Pony
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece:
This charming etching captures a spirited carousel horse in motion, uniquely adorned with Western gear instead of traditional military or regal trappings. The horse is depicted mid-stride, attached to a diagonally striped pole, and is outfitted with tack that suggests a cowboy's mount, including a distinctive saddle and bridle. This print is notable as one of Susan James's earlier etchings, showcasing her foundational skill in the medium. The work utilizes the delicate line work of the etching process, enhanced by subtle hand-coloring to bring out the highlights of the horse's mane and the pale blue and yellow accents of its blanket and gear. The overall effect is a whimsical and nostalgic celebration of amusement park iconography infused with an American Western theme.
“Cow Pony” is a companion piece to the hand-colored etching titled “Stars & Stripes.”
Medium: Hand-colored 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: 7 x 8.5 inches
Edition Start Date: 1990
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: 34/200
Mat and Frame Description: 8-ply white mat mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is cherry-stained hardwood. Frame color emphasizes the red elements of the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 12 x 13 inches
Title: Cow Pony
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece:
This charming etching captures a spirited carousel horse in motion, uniquely adorned with Western gear instead of traditional military or regal trappings. The horse is depicted mid-stride, attached to a diagonally striped pole, and is outfitted with tack that suggests a cowboy's mount, including a distinctive saddle and bridle. This print is notable as one of Susan James's earlier etchings, showcasing her foundational skill in the medium. The work utilizes the delicate line work of the etching process, enhanced by subtle hand-coloring to bring out the highlights of the horse's mane and the pale blue and yellow accents of its blanket and gear. The overall effect is a whimsical and nostalgic celebration of amusement park iconography infused with an American Western theme.
“Cow Pony” is a companion piece to the hand-colored etching titled “Stars & Stripes.”
Medium: Hand-colored 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: 7 x 8.5 inches
Edition Start Date: 1990
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: 34/200
Mat and Frame Description: 8-ply white mat mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is cherry-stained hardwood. Frame color emphasizes the red elements of the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 12 x 13 inches
