Title: Macabilly
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This charming piece is a hand-colored etching by Susan James, titled "Macabilly"—a witty portmanteau combining Macabee and billy goat. Departing from the typical carousel horse, James depicts a dynamic goat figure mounted on the signature red-and-white barber's pole. This carousel goat is richly decorated with symbols for Chanukah: it wears a ceremonial tallit draped over its back, the saddle blanket is adorned with olive leaves (referencing the eight days the oil lasted), and hanging from its harness are gelt pieces and dreidels. The inclusion of an oil lamp with the impression of a menorah and a small hammer (symbolic of the Macabees) transforms the festive carousel animal into a unique and playful celebration of the Jewish holiday.
Macabilly is a companion piece to the Christmas reindeer carousel image titled “Merry Goes Round.” It is also part of a larger seven piece series that includes five carousel horses: Outside Jumper, Outside Stander, Top Knot, Rodeo, and Cavalry Charger.
Medium: Hand-drawn, hand-colored line etching
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Rives BFK paper.
Image Size: 10 x 8 inches
Paper Size: 13 x 11 inches
Edition Start Date: 2002
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: 1/100
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 19 x 16.5 inches
Title: Macabilly
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This charming piece is a hand-colored etching by Susan James, titled "Macabilly"—a witty portmanteau combining Macabee and billy goat. Departing from the typical carousel horse, James depicts a dynamic goat figure mounted on the signature red-and-white barber's pole. This carousel goat is richly decorated with symbols for Chanukah: it wears a ceremonial tallit draped over its back, the saddle blanket is adorned with olive leaves (referencing the eight days the oil lasted), and hanging from its harness are gelt pieces and dreidels. The inclusion of an oil lamp with the impression of a menorah and a small hammer (symbolic of the Macabees) transforms the festive carousel animal into a unique and playful celebration of the Jewish holiday.
Macabilly is a companion piece to the Christmas reindeer carousel image titled “Merry Goes Round.” It is also part of a larger seven piece series that includes five carousel horses: Outside Jumper, Outside Stander, Top Knot, Rodeo, and Cavalry Charger.
Medium: Hand-drawn, hand-colored line etching
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Rives BFK paper.
Image Size: 10 x 8 inches
Paper Size: 13 x 11 inches
Edition Start Date: 2002
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: 1/100
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 19 x 16.5 inches
