Description
This is an original collagraph print featuring the view across Quayside to the Cathedral from Fye Bridge in Norwich. It is from an edition of 10 printed on 300gsm Somerset Soft White printmaking paper which is a lovely creamy colour. The surface is covered with an abundance of florals & the Falcons & very top detail of the Cathedral Spire are hand-gilded. The size of the print area is 28x38cm approximately with the edition number, title & artist signature adding another 2cm at the bottom. The piece is supplied unmounted & unframed to keep the package size down for shipping. A collagraph takes its name from the word 'collage' as it is essentially a collage made on a rigid surface such as thick card which is then varnished, inked up & rolled through a print press against dampened paper. The edges & surfaces of the collage form the lines & textures of the print, which is transferred onto the paper on its way through the press. Extra colour can be added to the printmaking process by way of an additional technique called 'Chine-Collé' which involves the lamination of extra papers to the print as it goes through the press. I use my own pattern designs in the Chine-Collé process & each edition is named after the pattern design or designs used, this being 'Floribunda' after the abundance of floral pattern used throughout. Please note that your collagraph will be from this edition but will feature very subtle variations from the one pictured as each collagraph print is hand inked & pulled thus making it impossible to produce two truly identical pieces. Because the paper is off-white it is very hard to get an exact colour representation because the scanner gets confused but I have edited the image to be as close as possible. Please be assured that each piece is of the same high quality & that I never sell pieces that I am not entirely happy with. All collagraph prints are archival meaning that they should not deteriorate in appearance over time. However, as with all original artwork, I strongly recommend that they are not hung in direct sunlight. The collagraph is printed to order hence the longer despatch time & will be shipped flat. To see my full range of work & to find links to my website, Facebook & Instagram pages please see https://linktr.ee/ameliabowman Wings Over The Wensum | Floribunda Original Collagraph Print Norwich Fye Bridge Cathedral View Norfolk Souvenir Birthday Wedding Gift
