Artwork description:

This is an original hand carved and hand printed linocut, based on a photograph I took when I visited the cultured city of Bologna. It shows people out and about on one of the wide walkways, leading toward the tall, imposing Asinelli Tower (Torre degli Asinelli). I was lucky enough to ascend the almost 500 steps to the top and was rewarded with a fantastic view of the so-called 'red city'. This medieval tower dates back to the 11th century and along with the Garisenda tower alongside it (though not as tall or in view here) they are also 'leaning towers', not quite as famous as a certain structure in Pisa however!

This is a limited edition linocut, printed on 285gsm Fabriano Rosapina Avorio paper.

The work is hand signed and numbered by the artist.

Each work will not be identical to the next, due to the nature of the printing process, but this adds to its unique quality.

HOW THE ARTWORK IS MADE:
This is a handmade and handprinted linocut. The artwork is created by drawing out the image directly onto linoleum and then using small cutting tools, the image is intricately carved out. Whatever is cut away from the surface does not pick up the ink during printing, what remains does. In printmaking terms, a linocut is a form of relief printing. After inking up the linocut, high quality paper is placed over the image and the back of the paper is rubbed vigorously, using a wooden spoon. This is called hand-burnishing. The entire process is very labor-intensive, but the result is a beautiful, limited edition art print.

It will be packaged with care and attention to reach you in the best possible condition.

If you have any questions relating to the work before purchase please don't hesitate to ask me.

Materials used:

ink, linoleum, paper

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