Museum number
2019.24
Object
The Franklin's Tale, from 'The Canterbury Tales II' series, by Elisabeth Frink (1930–1993), 1972, etching with aquatint on copper,Unsigned and un-editioned Publisher: Leslie Waddington Prints Ltd CR 74, p. 146
On display?
No

Further description

Simple name
plain etching
Dimensions
50cm (h) x 34cm (w)
Frink was able to create complex organic textures using a process called marbling. This involves immersing the etching plate in a tray of water and pouring varnish onto the surface of the liquid, creating a marbled pattern on the plate. The resulting texture is rich and reminiscent of water ripples, as seen in this image.

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