Title: Sentinels
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: "Sentinels” aptly describes the posture of several members of this small flock of sheep, who are settled on a grassy patch but remain alert, standing watch while others lie down. The photogravure process renders the scene in a rich, monochromatic blue tone, giving the landscape a timeless, almost dreamlike quality. The dense line of trees in the background contrasts with the open field, framing the tranquil subjects and highlighting the serene, rural atmosphere of the middle Tennessee countryside near the artist’s former home.
Medium: Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Ultramarine ink printed on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper.
Image Size: 3.75 x 7.375 inches
Paper Size: 7.5 x 11 inches
Edition Start Date: 2022
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: 8/50
Mat and Frame Description: Double matted in white cream mat board with ¼ inch reveal of inner mat. Mats mounted over print margin, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is a darker gray rustic hardwood. Frame and mat choices selected to emphasize the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 16.5 x 13 inches
Title: Sentinels
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: "Sentinels” aptly describes the posture of several members of this small flock of sheep, who are settled on a grassy patch but remain alert, standing watch while others lie down. The photogravure process renders the scene in a rich, monochromatic blue tone, giving the landscape a timeless, almost dreamlike quality. The dense line of trees in the background contrasts with the open field, framing the tranquil subjects and highlighting the serene, rural atmosphere of the middle Tennessee countryside near the artist’s former home.
Medium: Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Ultramarine ink printed on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper.
Image Size: 3.75 x 7.375 inches
Paper Size: 7.5 x 11 inches
Edition Start Date: 2022
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: 8/50
Mat and Frame Description: Double matted in white cream mat board with ¼ inch reveal of inner mat. Mats mounted over print margin, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is a darker gray rustic hardwood. Frame and mat choices selected to emphasize the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 16.5 x 13 inches
