Stanley William Hayter

About Boats (Boats)

1957

Rue Caulaincourt Etching and engraving, 1931 Initialed in the plate (see photo) Edition: 77 Plate 10 from "Plaches de Salut" Published by Aux Editions Jeanne Bucher, Paris Rue Caulai...

Trees (Trees in Circle) Etching & drypoint with monotype inking, 1953-1955 Signed in pencil An unrecorded trial proof, printed on heavy wove proofing paper at Atelier 17, before the ...

Untitled (Plate 2) Engraving, sugar-lift, and aquatint , 1970 Signed and numbered in pencil (see photo) From: Variations (8 plates) Edition: 100 (100/100) (see photo) Printed by Lac...

Combination-Cross No. 3 Mezzotint, 1979 Signed, titled and numbered in pencil Edition: 30 (9/30) Provenance: Ninion and Sheldon Landy, Chicago The Landy's donated a large collection of Hamanishi to the Art Institute of Chicago in 2013, which formed the core of the exhibitions of his works at AIC in 2014 and again in 2019. Condition: Excellent Image size: 13 5/8 x 14 1/8 inches HAMANISHI Katsunori...

Beyond (sic) - IX Mezzotint, n.d. Signed, titled and numbered in pencil (see photos) Edition: Unique impression (i/I) Ninion and Sheldon Landy were major collectors of Hamanishi's works. They donated a large group of his mezzotints to Art Institute of Chicago, which formed the core of the exhibitions of his works at AIC in 2014 and again in 2019. Condition: excellent Plate/Image size: 9.75 x 7.75 inches Sheet size: 12 1/2 x 9 5/8 inches Provenance: Ninion and Sheldon Landy, Hamanishi's patrons EXTREMELY RARE-UNIQUE Katsunori Hamanishi Born: 1949, Hokkaido Medium: Mezzotint, with relief printing and metallic foil. Also a few woodblocks Hamanishi studied painting and graduated from Tokai University with a degree in Art, in 1973. Since then, he has been living in the Tokyo area, where his primary focus is printmaking. Mezzotint is a variation of intaglio printing--an exacting and laborious process whereby ink is transferred from below the surface of the plate by use of a press. First, the entire copper plate is indented with a toothed steel rocker tool. Worked in all directions, this creates an even finely-grained texture over the surface of the plate. Each pit will hold ink and were the plate inked at this stage, it would print almost solid black. To create the design the artist smoothes out some of the pits with a burnisher so they will hold less ink. Where highlights are required the plate is burnished and polished quite smooth. A wide range of tones are possible in mezzotint and the process can usually be recognized by a light design on a velvety black background. Hamanishi is internationally known for his mastery of this medium. He creates images with both subtle detail and dynamic composition that explore spatial relationships. His genius is in balancing calm and meditative qualities with the energetic tensions of inanimate and natural objects. Early work had such things as pipes and branches wrapped with cloth, later rope, then straw. When he moved to a more rural area, rice fields became a common element. He has also been exploring the use of color and metallic leaf in his artwork. In 2005 Mr. Hamanishis began the Haze series exploring more abstract themes using the subtle differences between matte and black inks done in mezzotint and relief printing. There is always a sense of mystery and intrigue in the complex mezzotint prints that come from Hamanishi’s deft hands. They compel the viewer to do a slow, thoughtful examination in order to fully absorb the vision the artist intends. Exhibitions: Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts --2 person show with Hamaguchi Ibiza Biennial, Spain--Grand Prize Original Colored Graphic Print Triennial, Switzerland--Grand Prize Cabo Frio International Print Biennial, Brazil--Grand Prize CWAJ Print Show, Tokyo--Art Grant winner Republic of China Print Exhibit--Gold Medal Graphic Arts Council, Achenbach Foundation, San Francisco--commissioned print Art Institute of Cleveland University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada--visiting artist Shun-yo-Kai, Tokyo--prize winner Bhara Bhavan International Print Biennale, India Ren Brown...

Signed, dated, titled and number Edition: 25 (1/25), never fully realized Provenance: Estate of the artist Etching, engraving and color aquatint Sheet: 10 5/8 x 13 1/2"; Image...

Engraving, 2002 Edition : 20/50 76.00 cm. x 56.00 cm. 29.92 in. x 22.05 in. (paper) 76.00 cm. x 56.00 cm. 29.92 in. x 22.05 in. (image) Handsigned by the artist in pencil Ref : LCD...

Engraving, 1968 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 100/100 Catalog : Schneider XXXIII 45.00 cm. x 53.00 cm. 17.72 in. x 20.87 in. (paper) 15.00 cm. x 23.00 cm. 5.91 in...

Engraving, 1966 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 69/75 Publisher : XXe siècle, Paris Printer : S. Esmeraldo, Paris Catalog : Schneider XXIX 56.50 cm. x 76.00 cm. 22.2...

LESZEK RÓZGA (1924-2015) He studied painting at Maria Skarbek-Kruszewska private atelier in 1945-46. In 1948, he began studies at the art school in Łódź (later: Academy of Fine Arts) in the studios of professors Władysław Strzemiński, Adam Rychtarski, Stefan Wegner and Ludwik Tyrowicz. He graduated with special award from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow in 1954. In 1958 he became a member of the Piąte Koło association ("Fifth Wheel...

LESZEK RÓZGA (1924-2015) He studied painting at Maria Skarbek-Kruszewska private atelier in 1945-46. In 1948, he began studies at the art school in Łódź (later: Academy of Fine Arts) in the studios of professors Władysław Strzemiński, Adam Rychtarski, Stefan Wegner and Ludwik Tyrowicz. He graduated with special award from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow in 1954. In 1958 he became a member of the Piąte Koło association ("Fifth Wheel"). In 1967 he began working in the field of graphics in Lodz. In 1971, he co-founded Faculty of Graphic. In 1970s Polish etchings...

LESZEK RÓZGA (1924-2015) He studied painting at Maria Skarbek-Kruszewska private atelier in 1945-46. In 1948, he began studies at the art school in Łódź (later: Academy of Fine Arts) in the studios of professors Władysław Strzemiński, Adam Rychtarski, Stefan Wegner and Ludwik Tyrowicz. He graduated with special award from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow in 1954. In 1958 he became a member of the Piąte Koło association ("Fifth Wheel...