Pursuit
Printmaker:
Evans, Merlyn Oliver
Printer:
Gresham, Kip
Publisher:
The Estate of Merlyn Oliver Evans
Method of acquisition: Given (2007) by The Print Studio, Cambridge
Production date: AD 2006
Edition size 25 (restrikes). Zinc plate 1.5mm thick. light wax coating - tissue on plate. light pitting overall on plate when wax removed. proofed with graphic chemical intense black ink but RSR better alternative. lines very fine but hold ink well, easily overwiped. Plate not previously printed heavily. Printed edition: run with RSR, very dirty scrim, wipe back to overall plate tone with cleaner scrim, cheaning of margins with butter muslin, polish with tissue to lift pitting, edge cleaning with soft cloth. Run holding a light sfumato giving warmth to lines
Support
composed of
paper
( English Whatman 140lb Ivory hand made paper 1960 - from artist's own store. Torn and deckle edges)
Plate
Height 316 mm
Width 502 mm
Drypoint : On zinc.
Accession number: P.39-2007
Primary reference Number: 160911
Erskine [Evans]: 29
Evans: 50
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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