This multiple-plate etching (like my VIEW OF VENICE) takes its inspiration from a photo in The US Library of Congress (Print and Picture Department, Washington, DC – The Panoramic Photograph Collection); the actual Gelatin Silverprint (taken in 1909 by Moffett Studios) depicts The Leaning Tower, Baptisty, and Cathedral in Pisa, Italy. My work uses the etching techniques of intaglio, drypoint, and aquatint and is executed in an unique two-color ink (oil-based, Charbonnel Brand) process on Rives BFK white paper (both manufactured in France). The image is etched on six individual zinc plates that each measure three inches high (7.6 cm) by two inches wide (5 cm). A space of ₅⁄₁₆ of one inch separates each plate (approximately 1 mm). The paper/print size is 22” long x 7.5” high (65 cm by 20 cm); framed size varies but is close to 30” wide x 15” high (76 x 38 cm). All mats are museum quality. First edition of fifteen in blue and violet ink; second edition color to be determined at a later date. ARTWORK IMAGE SIZE GIVEN BELOW IS ACTUAL FRAMED SIZE. Shipment of work is NOT included in price; this varies with method and by destination.
The title reflects A. Huxley's experimentations with the richness of color and mescaline.