The Beacon

Elizabeth de Gebele Ginno

The Beacon is a richly printed impression from a highly textured softground plate. To create her surrealistic image, Ginno etched sweeping curves segmented by color, line and texture. She created a sort of horizon line above which sits the beacon which radiates light in a pattern quite similar to the light patterns on the top of the deco Chrysler Building. Her intent is unknown but her image shows off her skills as an etcher.