Original etching and aquatint of a group of ladies wearing traditional Dutch costume: 'Zeeuwse hotsell Babbelaars'

This etching with aquatint is of a group of ladies wearing traditional Dutch costume, and specifically the area we live in: a province called Zeeland. I called it 'Zeeuws Babbelaars' because it's a toffee candy from the area but also can mean having a chat and babbling away.

This is an original etching made on a copper plate and printed by means of an etching press using a process that has changed little since Rembrandt's day 400 years ago. Every etching is inked by hand and is thus an unique and original artwork. This etching is printed using 2 colors, so everyone will vary slightly.

It has been printed on Somerset Velvet handmade paper from St Cuthbert's Mill in the UK using high quality professional etching ink. The paper has a soft cream colour.

The etching measures 18 x 24 cm (7" x 9.5") hotsell with at least a 2 cm (1") boarder. It has an edition of 45 and is signed and numbered. Etching is unmatted and unframed. A leaflet will also be enclosed explaining how the etching was made.

If you'd like to see how the etchings are made, see this link: http://atelier28.blogspot.com/p/how-etching-is-made-hoe-een-ets-gemaakt.html

I also make etchings and other artwork in commission, so check out: www.andreacook.com