Bill Harris chose to use engraving on plexiglass for this work, and the unique look and feel that that technique creates works beautifully with the commentary of this piece. Drypoint scratching into a sheet of plexiglass leaves a burr–plastic scrapings on each side of the line. This burr holds a dense film of ink that prints as the characteristic rich, velvety black lines with a fuzzy appearance. The burr wears away quickly, giving the artist but a handful of opportunities to make the work.
Medium:
Engraving on Arches Date:
1980 Signature:
Hand-signed by the artist with his initials and dated in pencil en recto lower right. Editioned en recto lower right. Edition:
This is the first impression out of the edition of five impressions. Framing:
This work is professionally float-framed in a solid walnut frame with walnut spacers lifting the glass away from the paper behind 99% UV-blocking art glass using strictly conservation-grade materials. Condition:
Excellent Condition. Colors are bright, crisp, and clear. Framed Size:
35 in. (h) x 26 in. (w) Sheet Size:
35 in. (h) x 26 in. (w)
White Collar’d #3
$2,000.00
Bill Harris (Washingtonian)
Description
Bill Harris chose to use engraving on plexiglass for this work, and the unique look and feel that that technique creates works beautifully with the commentary of this piece. Drypoint scratching into a sheet of plexiglass leaves a burr–plastic scrapings on each side of the line. This burr holds a dense film of ink that prints as the characteristic rich, velvety black lines with a fuzzy appearance. The burr wears away quickly, giving the artist but a handful of opportunities to make the work.
Additional information
Modern Print-Makers, Washington Artists
Details
Medium:
Engraving on Arches
Date:
1980
Signature:
Hand-signed by the artist with his initials and dated in pencil en recto lower right. Editioned en recto lower right.
Edition:
This is the first impression out of the edition of five impressions.
Framing:
This work is professionally float-framed in a solid walnut frame with walnut spacers lifting the glass away from the paper behind 99% UV-blocking art glass using strictly conservation-grade materials.
Condition:
Excellent Condition. Colors are bright, crisp, and clear.
Framed Size:
35 in. (h) x 26 in. (w)
Sheet Size:
35 in. (h) x 26 in. (w)
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