Tulips on Paper - Polymer photogravure print - Edition 2021
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- Provenance
- Info
This photograph " Tulips on Paper " and I have a long history together. I made this picture one day when I was at home with my daughter Abigail who was in 1st grade at the time.
My wife Kathleen had volunteered to chair the committee for the school auction this year and she received this bouquet of tulips as a thank you. Meanwhile, I am at home itching to make a new photograph so I tore open a paper shopping bag a tossed the tulips down on the bag. Pointed my 8x10 camera down to the kitchen floor and had time to make one negative before daddy was needed.
As a platinum print, this is the first photograph of mine to be included in the collection of a major US museum, and the first print of mine to show up on the secondary market at auction.
It is a special day for me to explore this old favorite negative in my new favorite printing process and see how I could interpret it as a photogravure.
This hand-pulled polymer photogravure print is made with Gamblin Stiff Portland Black and sepia ink, with a dash of Charbonnel Geranium Red ink on Arches 88 paper. I printed an edition of 12 numbered prints and 2 A/P prints.
- Hand-pulled print by Ray Bidegain
- Limited edition of 12
- 7.25 x 9.25 on an 11x15 sheet.
- Signed numbered and dated by the artist on the lower front.
All Cascabel prints are hand-pulled by Ray Bidegain and are signed and numbered on the lower front. Image and paper sizes are approximate, Variations within the edition are possible and expected.
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FAQ
Are the Photogravure prints matted
Matting is not included with the photogravure prints but can be provided at an extra cost.
What is the best way to display a photogravure print.
Most often work by printmakers is displayed utilizing a float frame technique available from most custom frame shops.
Will you make an edition of photogravure prints of my photograph.
I sometimes do this service please get in contact and we can talk about what you have in mind.
Can you custom plan a mentorship to my needs?
Your success is my goal and I have experience teaching many topics of photography, I am happy to make a program that fits your needs.
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Fast shipping
I usually ship print orders in 2-5 days, if you need a definite delivery time I can make sure it happens for you.
Order tracking
You will receive order shipment and tracking information via email after your order is placed letting you know about shipment and tracking numbers.
You can get in contact with Ray using the link below.
About Ray Bidegain
One Photographers Journey
For the last 22 years I have been lucky enough to spend my time working as a fine art photographer, and specifically working as a photographer who photographed using large format negatives and made platinum prints from the camera negatives.
The platinum period
Many of you have collected these platinum prints over the years and some of you have learned platinum printing from me along the way. I love the process and I have loved every minute of this period in my work. Platinum printing is an amazing and beautiful way to make photographs.
The Gravures
For the last five years I have started working on making photogravure prints, polymer plate photogravure prints, to be specific. I worked on it, decided I wanted to make a change and make a commitment to working as a printmaker making photogravure prints. You all know me as a person who likes handmade photography. Handmade objects are at the heart of my photographic journey and printmaking is all of that, and more.
The Cascabel Press Studio
My darkroom and printmaking studio
for the last 32 years I have worked in the cozy basement of my 110 year old home in Portland Oregon. Your fine prints are made here and are a product of my love of photography and art.
My backyard daylight studio
Where I make pictures
for the last several years I have been making my work in a small daylight studio in my backyard.
