Holding by Christopher Hensher

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Clever, no wonder it was shortlisted, well done.

Power, tension and strength 'grippingly' portrayed. I love the subtle but dramatic shading.

Thank you, Heather and Alan. Comments appreciated!

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30/08/2020
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Holding is an original drypoint print. It was short-listed for the Royal West of England Academy's annual open exhibition in 2017. It is one of a limited edition of only five, each hand-printed by the artist on 100% cotton 300 gram Somerset paper from St Cuthbert's Mill using a Rochat etching press. The image has been worked by hand on an aluminium plate using the drypoint technique, one of the printmaking processes known as intaglio. Framed. 37 x 33cm.

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Price: 190
Picture Size: 37 x 33 cm
About the Artist
Christopher Hensher

I am a painter and printmaker working from a studio at my home on the North Downs on the southern outskirts of London. I also regularly work elsewhere alongside fellow-artists, including at plein-air locations. Oils and watercolour are my favoured painting media and I use a wide variety of…

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