Title: Rodeo
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This piece captures the spirited essence of a carousel horse, but with a unique, dynamic twist that justifies its title. The horse is depicted in a lively, bucking pose, complemented by the bold blue and red accents of its saddle blanket and reins.
A distinctive feature of all of Susan’s classic carousel pieces is the pole supporting the figure: instead of the standard, polished brass of a traditional carousel, she has replaced it with the striking red and white spiral of a barber's pole. While a standard brass pole is static, the barber's pole is historically recognized for its mesmerizing, spinning motion. James uses this established symbol of perpetual rotation, suggesting a hidden layer of kinetic energy beneath the surface.
Rodeo is part of a five-horse series, which includes: Outside Jumper, Outside Stander, Top Knot, Rodeo, and Cavalry Charger. The full classic set of seven carousel images includes two menagerie animals: “Merry Goes Round” (reindeer), and “Macabilly” (goat.) In 2024, Susan created a re-imagination of these five horses, and an additional four more, in the El Camino photogravure series. “El Camino” (The Path) is also the title of a larger image of all nine carousel horses who have broken free of the carousel.
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: 9.75 x 7.75 inches
Paper Size: 14 x 11 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: 24/100
Mat and Frame Description: 8-ply white mat mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is golden-oak stained hardwood. Frame color emphasizes the yellow and brown elements of the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 18 x 15.5 inches, 1.5 inches depth.
Title: Rodeo
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This piece captures the spirited essence of a carousel horse, but with a unique, dynamic twist that justifies its title. The horse is depicted in a lively, bucking pose, complemented by the bold blue and red accents of its saddle blanket and reins.
A distinctive feature of all of Susan’s classic carousel pieces is the pole supporting the figure: instead of the standard, polished brass of a traditional carousel, she has replaced it with the striking red and white spiral of a barber's pole. While a standard brass pole is static, the barber's pole is historically recognized for its mesmerizing, spinning motion. James uses this established symbol of perpetual rotation, suggesting a hidden layer of kinetic energy beneath the surface.
Rodeo is part of a five-horse series, which includes: Outside Jumper, Outside Stander, Top Knot, Rodeo, and Cavalry Charger. The full classic set of seven carousel images includes two menagerie animals: “Merry Goes Round” (reindeer), and “Macabilly” (goat.) In 2024, Susan created a re-imagination of these five horses, and an additional four more, in the El Camino photogravure series. “El Camino” (The Path) is also the title of a larger image of all nine carousel horses who have broken free of the carousel.
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: 9.75 x 7.75 inches
Paper Size: 14 x 11 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: 24/100
Mat and Frame Description: 8-ply white mat mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is golden-oak stained hardwood. Frame color emphasizes the yellow and brown elements of the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 18 x 15.5 inches, 1.5 inches depth.
