Title: Messenger
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This striking piece is a hand-colored copper plate photogravure print titled "Messenger", created by the artist Susan James. The image captures a serene moment with a Barred Owl perched on a branch, its gaze directed slightly off-camera. The photogravure process lends a rich, deep, and nuanced monochromatic quality to the print, beautifully rendering the owl's texture and the natural background, while subtle hand-coloring enhances key details, such as the owl's eyes, feet, and feathers. This particular owl was photographed during an early morning walk at Radnor Lake State Park in Nashville, TN. The artwork stands as a companion piece to the artist's "Redtail" print edition, suggesting a shared theme of captivating raptors, and a continuation of the artist's exploration of the wildlife found in this specific natural environment.
Medium: Hand-colored Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper.
Image Size: 14.5 x 9.5 inches
Paper Size: 19 1/8 x 14 ¼ inches
Edition Start Date: 2025
Edition Size: No more than 20 original prints plus two 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: 9/20
Mat and Frame Description: Single white mat with mounted over print margin, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is a dark mahogany wood. Frame and mat choices selected to emphasize the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 24 x 19 inches
Title: Messenger
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This striking piece is a hand-colored copper plate photogravure print titled "Messenger", created by the artist Susan James. The image captures a serene moment with a Barred Owl perched on a branch, its gaze directed slightly off-camera. The photogravure process lends a rich, deep, and nuanced monochromatic quality to the print, beautifully rendering the owl's texture and the natural background, while subtle hand-coloring enhances key details, such as the owl's eyes, feet, and feathers. This particular owl was photographed during an early morning walk at Radnor Lake State Park in Nashville, TN. The artwork stands as a companion piece to the artist's "Redtail" print edition, suggesting a shared theme of captivating raptors, and a continuation of the artist's exploration of the wildlife found in this specific natural environment.
Medium: Hand-colored Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper.
Image Size: 14.5 x 9.5 inches
Paper Size: 19 1/8 x 14 ¼ inches
Edition Start Date: 2025
Edition Size: No more than 20 original prints plus two 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: 9/20
Mat and Frame Description: Single white mat with mounted over print margin, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is a dark mahogany wood. Frame and mat choices selected to emphasize the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 24 x 19 inches
