Medium: Etching and aquatint Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 6 5/8 inches Artist details: British, 1970 Edition: of 100
Recommended by Nikki (Art Photographer / Marketing and Exhibitions Specialist):
As summer winds down, I am reminded of all the house chores I’ve left piled up, including washing the duvet. I love Langford’s humor around this chore. I sympathize laughingly with the person in the etching struggling in each scene to make the duvet fit inside the cover. This piece gives me a welcome lighthearted feeling as I look forward to the fall season.
Medium: Spitbite, aquatint, and soft-ground etching Dimensions: 10 7/8 x 17 3/4 inches (image) Signature: Signed Artist details: American, 1970 Date finished: 2016 Edition: of 20 Publisher: Beta Press, Seattle
Medium: Spitbite, aquatint, and embossing Dimensions: 15 x 15 inches (image) Signature: Signed Artist details: American, 1970 Date finished: 2017 Edition: of 25 Publisher: Beta Press, Seattle
Medium: Spitbite and aquatint Dimensions: 15 x 15 inches (image) Signature: Signed Artist details: American , 1970 Date finished: 2017 Edition: of 25 Publisher: Beta Press, Seattle
Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 11 5/8 x 8 1/2 inches (image) 15 3/4 x 15 1/2 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2017 Edition: of 15
Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 8 5/8 inches (image) 15 5/8 x 15 3/4 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2017 Edition: of 15
Series: Tarot Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 4 3/8 x 2 3/8 inches (image) 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2016 Edition: of 20
Recommended by Nikki (Fine Print Photographer / Marketing and Digital Content Specialist):
Takeda’s depiction of the death card is filled with eyes wide open, including on the intense central figure with their hands gracefully crossed, staring straight back at the viewer. In tarot, drawing the death card isn’t always a bad thing. Death is a normal part of life and can mean a new beginning as well as an end to something. As the year winds closer to its own death, this etching is a reminder to be alert and conscious about what in our own lives needs to come to a close and what could use more of our energy.
Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches (image) 14 x 25 3/8 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2013 Edition: of 15
Azumi Takeda
The Story of the Perfectly Flawless Cleaning Husband Trio
Series: Holes for Loneliness Games Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 10 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches (image) 15 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2012 Edition: of 20
Recommended by Nikki (Fine Print Photographer & Content Publisher): "The level of technical detail in this etching is intricate - from each character’s particular facial expression to the curtains, hanging plants, mirror, and archway tile designs. Takeda is so good at taking simple everyday things like drinking coffee at a coffee shop and turning them into interesting shadow box scenes. The viewer can’t help but look at each of the people in this crowded room and wonder what they are all thinking behind their wide eyes. The only character not looking at one another or at themselves in the mirror is the person directly in front of the viewer. Rather than participating in the gossip or chatter, this person is rolling their eyes and looking up at the ceiling, while they drink their coffee."
Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches (image) 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2012 Edition: of 15
Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 6 x 6 inches (image) 11 7/8 x 11 7/8 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2012 Edition: of 15
Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 20 1/4 inches (image) 14 x 25 1/2 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2015 Edition: of 15
Series: A Lady's Tedious Days Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 8 5/8 inches (image) 15 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2011 Edition: of 15
Series: A Lady's Tedious Days Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 8 5/8 inches (image) 15 x 11 3/4 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2011 Edition: of 15
Azumi Takeda
Room 303: A Silent Supper Even the Dog Won't Touch
Series: The Small Shady Rooms Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 6 inches (image) 12 x 11 3/4 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2009 Edition: of 15
Series: The Small Shady Rooms Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 6 inches (image) 8 7/8 x 8 3/4 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2009 Edition: of 15
Series: The Small Shady Rooms Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 6 inches (image) 11 x 11 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2009 Edition: of 15
Series: The Small Shady Rooms Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 6 inches (image) 11 x 11 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2009 Edition: of 15
Series: The Small Shady Rooms Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 6 inches (image) 11 x 11 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2009 Edition: of 15
Series: The Small Shady Rooms Medium: Etching, aquatint Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 6 inches (image) 11 7/8 x 11 7/8 inches (sheet) Signature: Signed Artist details: Japanese, 1986 Date finished: 2009 Edition: of 15