Don Quixote Etching
1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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Early 20th Century French School Figurative Prints
Handmade Paper, Etching
1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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Early 20th Century French School Figurative Prints
Etching, Handmade Paper
1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Graphite, Drypoint, Etching
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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Early 20th Century French School Figurative Prints
Handmade Paper, Etching
1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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1950s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
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1790s Landscape Prints
Engraving, Etching
1980s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Aquatint, Etching, Paper
1860s Modern Figurative Prints
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Bring energy and an array of welcome colors and textures into your space by decorating with figurative fine-art prints and works on paper.
Figurative art stands in contrast to abstract art, which is more expressive than representational. The oldest-known work of figurative art is a figurative painting — specifically, a rock painting of an animal made over 40,000 years ago in Borneo. This remnant of a remote past has long faded, but its depiction of a cattle-like creature in elegant ocher markings endures.
Since then, figurative art has evolved significantly as it continues to represent the world, including a breadth of works on paper, including printmaking. This includes woodcuts, which are a type of relief print with perennial popularity among collectors. The artist carves into a block and applies ink to the raised surface, which is then pressed onto paper. There are also planographic prints, which use metal plates, stones or other flat surfaces as their base. The artist will often draw on the surface with grease crayon and then apply ink to those markings. Lithographs are a common version of planographic prints.
Figurative art printmaking was especially popular during the height of the Pop art movement, and this kind of work can be seen in artist Andy Warhol’s extensive use of photographic silkscreen printing. Everyday objects, logos and scenes were given a unique twist, whether in the style of a comic strip or in the use of neon colors.
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- What is etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Etching is a method of making prints using metal plates onto which a design has been incised by acid.
- What is a Picasso etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An etching is created by cutting down a metal plate with chemicals, including acid, to achieve the desired image. The metal plate is then inked and pressed onto a piece of paper. Picasso became fascinated with etchings when he moved to Paris in the early 1900s, and would go on to pioneer new techniques with etchings throughout his career. Shop a selection of Pablo Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- What are the types of etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
There is dry and wet etching.
- What is etched glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Etched glass is a type of decorative glass which is the result of small cuts made to the glass. The cuts, which appear white, typically form patterns or images.
- What is vintage etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
- What is an original etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024An original etching is a print produced during the first production run of a print series. After making an etching plate, an artist will create a limited number of etchings. Collectively, these prints are the original etchings. They differ from restrike etchings made years later, sometimes after the death of the artist. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of etchings.
- Did Picasso make etchings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Pablo Picasso made etchings and took that foundation into an exploration of printmaking and the different methods of that medium. Picasso first began working on etchings in the early 1900s, quickly mastering the technique, and then he began expanding and pushing the boundaries to create a unique and signature style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Can I etch the back of a mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can etch on the back of a mirror. Modern mirrors typically have a reflective layer that is deposited on the back of the glass. If you want to etch the back of a mirror you need to remove the reflective layer, which can be done with an engraving tool or with an etching solution. Shop a range of antique and modern mirrors on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Rembrandt's etchings are important because of the influence they had on printmaking. The printing techniques that he employed allowed each of his prints to seem very unique while making it possible for him to mass produce his images. Printmakers that followed utilized the advancements he made in the field to create and distribute their own prints. Find a range of Rembrandt art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an etching is that while both are types of prints, they are made using different techniques. With respect to lithography, the image to be printed is drawn or painted on a stone or metal plate with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Afterward, the stone is covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.
Etching is a way of incising lines in a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which “bites” the lines into the metal plate. The ground is then removed and the plate is inked for pressing.
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