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Terry Haass
Untitled (Plate 2)

1970

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Beyound (sic) - IX
By Katsunori Hamanishi
Located in Fairlawn, OH
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...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Trees (Trees in Circle)
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Fairlawn, OH
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 ...
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1950s Abstract Landscape Prints

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Drypoint, Etching, Monotype

Untitled
By Henri Goetz
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Engraving, drypoint & carborundum, c. 1960's Signed and numbered in pencil (see photos) Edition: 25 (9/25) Printed by the artist Condition: Adhesive residue on the verso to...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Engraving

Untitled
By Henri Goetz
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Engraving, drypoint & carborundum, c. 1960's Signed and numbered in pencil lower margin (see photos) Edition: 25 (9/25) Printed by the artist Condition: Adhesive residue on ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Untitled (Plate 4)
By Terry Haass
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Plate 4) Engraving, sugar-lift, and aquatint, 1970 Signed and numbered in pencil From: Variations (8 plates) Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 (29/100) Printed by ...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Engraving

Omar’s Cup
By Bernard Childs
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Omar’s Cup Power drypoint engraving, 1958 Printed in red, black with gold leaf highlights Annotated in pencil on detached bottom margin: “Printed by the artist’s own press at 4 rue d’universite, Paris, Sept. 1958” Signed and dated lower left: "Childs '58" Edition: 10 (8/10) Condition: Excellent Plate: 7 3/4 x 4 1/4" Sheet: 23 3/4 x 19 9/16"; (See photo) Dedicated in pencil by the artist: “For Alice and Albert Turner...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Drypoint

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