Pair of Rembrandt etching articles by James Stow & Anthony Yau
September 20th, 2012 by adminPrinting a Etching of “The Three Trees,” by Rembrandt
For both the Veteran and Beginner Print Collector , The video is a wonderful way to see the process of the printing OR what is called , “Pulling a Proof ” from a original copper plate etched by Rembrandt . This was filmed at the Rijks Museum (Amsterdam), in which the largest collection of Rembrandt’s Copper Plates are deposited.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIfaU1Q1zs0
Enjoy the video, it is not every day you can see a great work of art created by a Master Artist of the Past who will remain as one of the greatest of all time. The work in the video is “THE THREE TREES,” among one of his finest examples of Landscape etchings.
James Stow & Anthony Yau
Candlewood-Yankee Fine Arts
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Rembrandt’s Etchings True or False Originals?
Mae West once said, “Come up and see my etchings some time.” The variations of Original Rembrandt Etchings has been misunderstood and abused since the days of his own life time. In the field of fine prints there are; the etching conceived, etch and printed from the same plate … either printed by Rembrandt or various printers with possession of the Copper plates are in fact originals work and should be treated as such.
See the link; fineartadvocacy.com or http://www.fineartregistry.com/
This is excellent Start to better understand the history and appreciation of Rembrandt’s Etched work.
These plates (depending on that particular image), have been printed from over the past three centuries, some lost and others were printed from as late as 1998 and the Millennium Impressions … which are only a ghost of the image of what the Artist intended .
Many works were in fact etched after Rembrandt by his students (studio workers and later devoted students influenced by his work) and later great bodies of works were etched in the same size with a slight larger plate mark size by Armand Durand. Durand’s works are explained in a excellent way at; http://www.kickarseart.com/consigned_etchings/etching_armand_durand.htm
Many etchings are passed off as Originals in Internet Auctions, including many online so called Auctions or E -Bay sites. So many others are in fact NOT by Rembrandt but either Helli gravures (reproduction) original etchings etched by Durand or by a student copyist.
Now with such wonderful websites, collectors should take the step to research before purchasing ANY Etching of Rembrandt. Even if documented by a follower, student or Durand still has some value …However an etching conceived, etched and printed from the original copper plate has much more value.
Know exactly what you are looking at and appreciate each for what the work truly is…. Some of the works etched after the Master are indeed quite beautiful and many have historical importance. Keep in mind the value and quality are TWO DIFFERENT factors. If aN Original Rembrandt is NOT in your means, enjoy a good recreation by a student or by Durand. Often these are finer impressions than the horrid Impressions from the last Edition. How sad the last editions on the market are very poor quality and most often overpriced.
Best way to see what is offered at various prices, feel free to visit;
James Stow & Anthony Yau
Candlewood Yankee Fine Arts