Artwork Description:
This original etching is from my series of works that relate to the Villa of the Mysteries, and in particular to the ROOM OF INITIATIONS, in Pompeii. This shows a veiled dancer next to Satyres and goats. I employed the studio techniques of Chine colle, intaglio, and aquatint. The oil base black ink used is Charbonnel brand from Paris, and the paper is RivesBFK white. The image size size of the actual zinc plate is 5 inches wide 12.7cm by 7 inches high 17.8cm print size is 11 inches high by ten inches wide. I hand printed and published this edition at The Center for Works on Paper in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Please note that this etching is shipped to the collector without a frame or mat. This keeps the price low and allows the collector personal choice in mat selection and framing. A sturdy cardboard box is employed for shipping the work. The etching is first wrapped in two layers of acid free glassine and then placed between two archival boards. This is next placed into the shipping carton and securely packed with bubble wrap. The Absolute Arts Dot Com price includes all handling costs, shipment supplies, and the coast of the shipment box. Mailing costs are added.