Title: Powder Flask, 1650
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This striking copper plate photogravure, created from a photograph taken in May 2018 at the Art Institute of Chicago's Hall of Arms and Armor, meticulously renders a 17th-century powder flask. The image captures the intricate, sculptural details of the historic artifact, which is adorned with a complex tableau of figures and creatures. A central, bearded figure in period attire appears to grapple with or be enveloped by a swirling mass of fantastical beasts, suggesting mythological or allegorical themes common in the era's decorative arts. The photogravure process beautifully translates the rich textures and deep shadows of the original object, emphasizing its craftsmanship and historical significance as both a functional item and a work of art.
“Powder Flask 1650” is a companion piece to the photogravure titled “Glory of the Hunt.”
Medium: Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Arches Buff paper.
Image Size: 7 x 5.25 inches
Paper Size: 11 x 9 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: 14/50
Mat and Frame Description: Doublematted, with fiber-flecked cream over-mat. Dark brown inner mat shows in ¼ inch reveal. Mats mounted over print margin, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is a brown-gray rustic hardwood. Frame and mat choices selected to emphasize the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 16.5 x 13 inches
Title: Powder Flask, 1650
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This striking copper plate photogravure, created from a photograph taken in May 2018 at the Art Institute of Chicago's Hall of Arms and Armor, meticulously renders a 17th-century powder flask. The image captures the intricate, sculptural details of the historic artifact, which is adorned with a complex tableau of figures and creatures. A central, bearded figure in period attire appears to grapple with or be enveloped by a swirling mass of fantastical beasts, suggesting mythological or allegorical themes common in the era's decorative arts. The photogravure process beautifully translates the rich textures and deep shadows of the original object, emphasizing its craftsmanship and historical significance as both a functional item and a work of art.
“Powder Flask 1650” is a companion piece to the photogravure titled “Glory of the Hunt.”
Medium: Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Arches Buff paper.
Image Size: 7 x 5.25 inches
Paper Size: 11 x 9 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: 14/50
Mat and Frame Description: Doublematted, with fiber-flecked cream over-mat. Dark brown inner mat shows in ¼ inch reveal. Mats mounted over print margin, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is a brown-gray rustic hardwood. Frame and mat choices selected to emphasize the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 16.5 x 13 inches
