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Title: Standoff
Artist: Susan James
Medium: Polymer photogravure
Subject Matter: "Standoff" captures a moment of charged stillness among the Onaqui mustangs, framed by the dramatic, cloud-shrouded peaks of the Utah desert. This polymer photogravure focuses on the psychological landscape of the range, featuring a roan stallion in sharp profile, a watchful observer to a distant confrontation between two band stallions. By isolating this tension between quiet observation and active conflict, the image speaks to the untamed spirit and rugged individualism that defines the American West. Through the fine, tactile texture of the photogravure process, this edition honors the perseverance of the Onaqui herd—a living symbol of freedom thriving in the heart of the Utah desert.
Source photo by Susan James, May 2025.
Printmaking Process: hand-pulled intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Black ink printed on Hahnemühle copperplate paper.
Image Size: 12 × 8 inches
Paper Size: 16 × 12 inches
Edition Size: 30 original prints plus three Artist’s Proofs. All prints are signed, numbered, and titled in graphite pencil by the artist.
All images come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist
Remarks: This image represents a typical image in the edition. A specific edition number (i.e.: 3/30) may no longer be available.
Title: Standoff
Artist: Susan James
Medium: Polymer photogravure
Subject Matter: "Standoff" captures a moment of charged stillness among the Onaqui mustangs, framed by the dramatic, cloud-shrouded peaks of the Utah desert. This polymer photogravure focuses on the psychological landscape of the range, featuring a roan stallion in sharp profile, a watchful observer to a distant confrontation between two band stallions. By isolating this tension between quiet observation and active conflict, the image speaks to the untamed spirit and rugged individualism that defines the American West. Through the fine, tactile texture of the photogravure process, this edition honors the perseverance of the Onaqui herd—a living symbol of freedom thriving in the heart of the Utah desert.
Source photo by Susan James, May 2025.
Printmaking Process: hand-pulled intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Black ink printed on Hahnemühle copperplate paper.
Image Size: 12 × 8 inches
Paper Size: 16 × 12 inches
Edition Size: 30 original prints plus three Artist’s Proofs. All prints are signed, numbered, and titled in graphite pencil by the artist.
All images come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist
Remarks: This image represents a typical image in the edition. A specific edition number (i.e.: 3/30) may no longer be available.
