Scaffolding by Fred G. Becker
Scaffolding
Fred G. Becker
Title
Scaffolding
Artist
Year
1952
Technique
open-bite etching, engraving by hand and a multiple lining tool and chisel on a magnesium plate.
Image Size
23 3/4 x 18" platemark
Signature
lower right margin, pencil
Edition Size
10 or fewer
Annotations
title (dated in plate)
Reference
Paper
cream wove
State
proof
Publisher
artist
Inventory ID
11230
Price
$4,500.00
Description
An early experiment done at Atelier 17, Fred covered the magnesium plate with a hard carborundum ground and ended up spending days scraping back the plate, chiseling and engraving to finally accomplish the image he was looking for. In places he achieved a velvety texture, contrasting with the jagged edges of his lines.