The Dancer
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 approx. 1.2mm thick. Thin wax coating removed from plate before printing - Plate very dark in tone and serious oxidation had taken place, also fine crazed marks from wax ground. Grain of metal very evident early in the wipe but polished down to good even tone with soft variations around edges. Aquatint remains strong. Plate light and requires gentle handling in inking. Runs well, squeegee wipe, very light scrim wipe with soft washed cloth, gentle polish with tissue to retain soft tone and density of blacks. Run with hot plate at 35 degrees, run on reverse of sheet paper predamped and cured for 12 hours
Support
composed of
paper
( English Whatman 140lb Ivory hand made paper 1960 - from artist's own store. Torn and deckle edges)
Plate
Height 460 mm
Width 172 mm
Sugar-lift : On zinc.
Accession number: P.42-2007
Primary reference Number: 160914
Erskine [Evans]: 54
Evans: 71
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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