Original Signed Etchings
Early 1900s Academic Figurative Prints
Paper, Etching
1870s Impressionist Portrait Prints
Etching
1870s Impressionist Portrait Prints
Etching
1920s Art Deco Nude Prints
Etching
Vintage 1960s American Books
Leather
1990s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Etching
1970s Figurative Prints
Etching
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Etching
1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Etching
1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Etching
Vintage 1960s American Books
Leather
Early 20th Century Figurative Prints
Etching
1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Etching
Vintage 1960s American Books
Leather
1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Etching
1980s Realist Landscape Prints
Etching
1970s Figurative Prints
Etching
1970s Figurative Prints
Etching
1920s Modern Figurative Prints
Drypoint, Etching
1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints
Watercolor, Etching
1970s Expressionist Figurative Prints
Etching
1960s Surrealist Nude Prints
Etching
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Etching
1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Etching
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
2010s Modern Nude Prints
Etching
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
Early 2000s Modern Nude Prints
Etching
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Etching, Drypoint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Etching, Drypoint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Etching, Drypoint
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Etching, Drypoint
Early 2000s Modern Animal Prints
Mezzotint, Etching
1970s Realist Nude Prints
Etching
Vintage 1980s Prints
1980s Animal Prints
Etching
Vintage 1930s Expressionist Prints
Glass, Wood, Paper
1990s Abstract Abstract Prints
Etching, Aquatint
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Prints
Paper
1990s Abstract Landscape Prints
ABS, Etching, Aquatint
1920s Figurative Prints
Etching
Vintage 1970s Prints
Paper
1980s Contemporary Nude Prints
Etching
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Finding the Right Prints-works-on-paper for You
Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.
Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.
Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.
“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.
Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.
For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)
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- What is an original etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024An original etching is a print produced during the first production run of a print series. After making an etching plate, an artist will create a limited number of etchings. Collectively, these prints are the original etchings. They differ from restrike etchings made years later, sometimes after the death of the artist. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of etchings.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if an etching is original, first gently run your hand along its surface. An original etching will usually have a slight indentation in the image area left behind by the pressure applied by the plate during the printing process. Next, grab a magnifying glass and view the image up close. On an original, you won't see small dots making up the picture, but many reproductions do display dots due to their printing methods. Finally, look at the signature. Most original etchings will be hand-signed. If the signature is printed on your piece, it may be a reproduction. Consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer for an expert opinion on your print. Find a wide variety of etchings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, some original etchings are worth something. Original signed prints by Old Masters like Rembrandt and Albrecht Dürer are particularly valuable, as are those made by modern artists such as Paul Klee, Henri Matisse, Martin Lewis and David Hockney. Generally, the artist, age, historical significance, image quality and overall conditions of etchings all contribute to their value. To learn how much your etching may be worth, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a large collection of etchings on 1stDibs.
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