Title: Shave & A Haircut
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This compelling copper plate photogravure by Susan James, titled "Shave and a Haircut," captures a timeless moment within Collins & Company Barbershop in Printers Alley, Nashville, on a bustling Friday afternoon in February 2018. Remarkably, the foundational image was captured using an iPhone 6—a testament to the artist's keen eye and ability to seize an unrepeatable scene with whatever tools were at hand. The composition masterfully depicts the barbers and clients absorbed in their routines, entirely unaware of being photographed, creating an authentic, candid slice of life. Through the rich, evocative tones of the photogravure process, James elevates this spontaneous snapshot into a meticulously crafted fine art print, preserving the genuine atmosphere and subtle narratives unfolding within the classic barbershop setting.
Medium: Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Black ink printed on Rives BFK paper.
Image Size: 13 x 9.75 inches
Paper Size: 18 x 15 inches
Edition Start Date: 2019
Edition Size: 50 original prints plus five Artist Proofs and one Cancellation Proof (the last print pulled after cutting the right-side upper corner of the plate to signify no more images will be printed.)
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: 4/50
Mat and Frame Description: Single light gray mat mounted over the print margin, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding black wood frame sports a decorative pattern reminiscent of the 19th century. Frame and mat choices selected to emphasize the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 22 x 18.5 inches
Title: Shave & A Haircut
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This compelling copper plate photogravure by Susan James, titled "Shave and a Haircut," captures a timeless moment within Collins & Company Barbershop in Printers Alley, Nashville, on a bustling Friday afternoon in February 2018. Remarkably, the foundational image was captured using an iPhone 6—a testament to the artist's keen eye and ability to seize an unrepeatable scene with whatever tools were at hand. The composition masterfully depicts the barbers and clients absorbed in their routines, entirely unaware of being photographed, creating an authentic, candid slice of life. Through the rich, evocative tones of the photogravure process, James elevates this spontaneous snapshot into a meticulously crafted fine art print, preserving the genuine atmosphere and subtle narratives unfolding within the classic barbershop setting.
Medium: Copper Plate Photogravure
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Black ink printed on Rives BFK paper.
Image Size: 13 x 9.75 inches
Paper Size: 18 x 15 inches
Edition Start Date: 2019
Edition Size: 50 original prints plus five Artist Proofs and one Cancellation Proof (the last print pulled after cutting the right-side upper corner of the plate to signify no more images will be printed.)
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: 4/50
Mat and Frame Description: Single light gray mat mounted over the print margin, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding black wood frame sports a decorative pattern reminiscent of the 19th century. Frame and mat choices selected to emphasize the artwork.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 22 x 18.5 inches
