Wood Engraving
Wood engraving involves carving lines directly into the woodblock, rather than cutting the background to create raised relief lines, unlike woodcut.
Wood engraving, a relief-based printmaking technique, is typically executed on the end grain of boxwood, known for its exceptional hardness that allows for intricate detailing.
During the nineteenth century, it gained widespread popularity as a means of reproducing images in publications like books, newspapers, and journals, predating the development of photo-mechanical reproduction methods. Additionally, some artists, like Edward Calvert, occasionally used it as an original printmaking medium.
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We collaborate with artists to create both limited editions and works on paper.
A limited edition is part of a unique series of pieces. Limited editions are fixed in quantity, meaning we will only ever produce a certain number.
Framing options vary for each piece and are listed on the individual artwork pages. All pieces are framed with 90% UV acrylic glass.
Yes, 100%. We work directly with our artists to create editions that accurately represent their body of work. Additionally, every artist personally reviews and approves their final editions.
Each edition comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by the artist. Additionally every edition will be signed, marked, or numbered on the edition itself.
Works on paper and some originals don't come with a COA.
No—the copyright is not transferred to the purchaser of the edition.
All the ins and outs can be found on our orders and shipping page.
