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Information on Print Editions
Print Edition
A print edition refers to a limited number of identical prints created from a single artwork. The artist determines the total number of prints in the edition, and each print is produced using the same technique and materials. Editions are commonly used in fine art prints to ensure their exclusivity and to maintain the value of the original artwork.
Numbered Print
A numbered print is a specific print within a print edition that is assigned a unique number. For example, if an edition consists of 100 prints, each print will be numbered, typically in the format "X/Y," where "X" represents the individual print number and "Y" denotes the total number of prints in the edition. Numbering helps to identify and track the specific print's place in the limited edition.
Artist's Proof (AP)
Artist's proofs are a small number of prints set aside from the main edition for the artist's personal use. These prints serve as a reference for the artist during the printing process and are often considered more valuable due to their association with the artist. Artist's proofs are typically numbered separately from the main edition or designated as "AP".
Printer's Proof (PP)
Printer's proofs are similar to artist's proofs, but they are set aside for the printer or the printmaker instead of the artist. These proofs are used to verify the quality of the print and ensure that it meets the desired standards. Printer's proofs are often signed and may be numbered separately from the main edition or designated as "PP".
Information on Print Mediums
Aquatints
Aquatint is a method of intaglio printmaking that creates tonal effects resembling watercolor or wash drawings. It involves coating a metal plate, typically copper or zinc, with a powdered resin. The plate is then heated to melt the resin, which adheres to the plate's surface. The plate is immersed in an acid bath, and the acid bites into the exposed areas between the resin particles, creating tiny etched pits. The longer the plate stays in the acid, the darker the tones will be. After the acid bath, the resin is removed, and the plate is inked and wiped, leaving ink in the etched pits. The plate is then pressed onto paper, transferring the image.
Lithographs
Lithography is a printing technique that involves creating images or designs on a flat surface, typically a metal plate, using the principle of oil and water repulsion. The process begins by coating the plate with a photosensitive emulsion, which hardens upon exposure to light. A film positive, containing the desired image, is placed on the plate and exposed to light, causing the emulsion to harden in the non-image areas. The plate is then washed, removing the unexposed emulsion, leaving behind the hardened image areas. These areas are ink-receptive, while the non-image areas repel ink. The plate is inked and pressed onto paper, transferring the image accurately.
Silkscreens
Silkscreen printing, also known as screen printing, is a versatile technique used to produce images on various surfaces such as fabric, paper, and plastic. It involves a fine mesh screen stretched over a frame. The screen is coated with a photosensitive emulsion and a film positive with the desired image is placed on top. When exposed to light, the emulsion hardens in the non-image areas. The unexposed emulsion is then washed off, leaving behind open areas on the screen that correspond to the image. Ink is pushed through the screen onto the material below using a squeegee, resulting in the transfer of the image.