How do I hang a framed print?

Hang the piece at eye level using appropriate wall fixings that match the weight of the wood and glass frame. Ensure the display position avoids direct sunlight to protect the paper and ink from fading. Keep the artwork away from damp environments to preserve both the backing paper and the framing materials.

What is a drypoint etching?

A drypoint etching involves drawing directly onto a metal plate with a sharp point rather than using acid. This leaves a raised ridge of metal called a burr, which holds ink to create soft, rich lines. This technique produces distinct velvety textures that distinguish the process from standard line engravings.

How do I identify a Victorian print?

Victorian prints often feature subjects related to field sports, genre scenes, or formal animal portraits produced between eighteen-thirty and nineteen-hundred. Look at the printing technique and the paper characteristics to help determine the era. Original framing styles from the period also offer clues regarding the age of the piece.

Are these works original art?

The selection includes both original hand-drawn watercolours and pastels alongside original printed works such as period etchings and lithographs. Each listing specifies the exact medium used to create the piece. Printed items represent period editions rather than modern reproductions.