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The Enclosed Valley
Hercules Segers, c. 1625 - c. 1630
Clearly visible in this impression are the areas of shadow Segers added by scratching directly in the etching plate with a sharp needle. This ‘drypoint technique’ had never before been used to create tone.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-H-OB-812
- Dimensionsheight 104 mm x width 183 mm (trimmed within the printed surface, except at top)
- Physical characteristicsline etching and drypoint, printed in blue on linen prepared with a yellow, lead-based ground; framing line in brown ink