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The Emissary Drawing
United States
Drawing, Silverpoint on Wood
Size: 9 W x 12 H x 0 D in
Ships in a Box
About The Artwork
“Hermes" 9"x12" Gold and silver Metal-Point on board drawn on a light blue bone ash gesso ground. Psychopomp: (in Greek mythology) a guide of souls to the place of the dead. the spiritual guide of a living person's soul. "a psychopomp figure who stays by her and walks in her dreams" - A classical method given new light - Metal point is an artists tool and a technique, descending from the ancient stylus and ancestor of the modern pencil, small, sharpened metal rods of 24k Gold, Pure Silver, Platinum, Bronze, and Copper are used to create images with singular beauty. Compositions are drawn upon specially prepared supports like aluminum or wood and then a ground is applied to them that is pigmented with natural minerals like: Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Cobalt and various metal oxides. Casting a point source of light across the line-work will reveal the precious metals true color and Luster.
Details & Dimensions
Drawing:Silverpoint on Wood
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:9 W x 12 H x 0 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Box
Shipping & Returns
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Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:United States.
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United States
Metalpoint Artist, Designer, Fencing Instructor in NYC. 30yrs of experience in Design I've been a Creative Director for http://www.webbdevlam.com/ My art are visions of scientific consciousness created with precious metal. - A classical method given new light - Metal point is an artists tool and a technique, descending from the ancient stylus and ancestor of the modern pencil, small, sharpened metal rods of 24k Gold, Pure Silver, Platinum, Bronze, and Copper are used to create images with singular beauty. Compositions are drawn upon specially prepared supports like aluminum or wood and then a ground is applied to them that is pigmented with natural minerals like: Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Cobalt and various metal oxides. Casting a point source of light across the line-work will reveal the precious metals true color and sheen.
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