Title: Redtail
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This limited edition print, one of only 20 plus two artist proofs, features a stately red-tailed hawk perched on a branch, its gaze directed off to the right. The original source photograph, taken by James herself during a sunrise walk at Radnor Lake State Park in Nashville, TN, is transformed into a rich, sepia-toned photogravure, providing an exquisite base of deep shadows and subtle midtones. Over this, the artist has meticulously applied aquarelle pencils, introducing vibrant yet naturalistic hues to the hawk's plumage, particularly highlighting the warm reds and browns that give the species its name. This hand-coloring technique breathes a unique vitality into each print, ensuring no two are exactly alike, and creating a powerful and intimate portrait of this iconic raptor within its natural habitat.
Medium: Hand-colored Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper.
Image Size: 14.25 x 9.5 inches
Paper Size: 19 1/8 x 14 ¼ inches
Edition Start Date: 2023
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: 14/20
Mat and Frame Description: Double mat: outer white mat over cream inner mat, ¼ inch reveal. Mats are mounted over print margin, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is hardwood with mat black coating. Frame and mat choices selected to emphasize the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 24 x 19 inches
Title: Redtail
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This limited edition print, one of only 20 plus two artist proofs, features a stately red-tailed hawk perched on a branch, its gaze directed off to the right. The original source photograph, taken by James herself during a sunrise walk at Radnor Lake State Park in Nashville, TN, is transformed into a rich, sepia-toned photogravure, providing an exquisite base of deep shadows and subtle midtones. Over this, the artist has meticulously applied aquarelle pencils, introducing vibrant yet naturalistic hues to the hawk's plumage, particularly highlighting the warm reds and browns that give the species its name. This hand-coloring technique breathes a unique vitality into each print, ensuring no two are exactly alike, and creating a powerful and intimate portrait of this iconic raptor within its natural habitat.
Medium: Hand-colored Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper.
Image Size: 14.25 x 9.5 inches
Paper Size: 19 1/8 x 14 ¼ inches
Edition Start Date: 2023
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: 14/20
Mat and Frame Description: Double mat: outer white mat over cream inner mat, ¼ inch reveal. Mats are mounted over print margin, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is hardwood with mat black coating. Frame and mat choices selected to emphasize the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 24 x 19 inches
