Colapesce engraved outlets with the etching technique of Pasquale Scognamiglio

Colapesce engraved with the technique of etching on copper - by Pasquale Scognamiglio
graphics and stories of southern Italy during the reign of the two Sicily

Colapesce engraved with the technique of etching on copper -

* Title: Colapesce
* Year: 2005
* Technique: Etching on copper matrix
* Surface: printed on 250g rose sand paper.
* Size: 30 x 40cm 11.8x15.7 inc
* Series: 18/40
* Author: Pasquale Scognamiglio.
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Myth of Colapesce
The legend of Colapesce is a legend widespread in southern Italy with many variations, whose first attestations date back to the twelfth century.
It has been told by many, including the Pitre

Chalcographic engraving performed the technique of etching on copper matrix
the work is signed by the artist Pasquale Scognamiglio with the stamp of authenticity

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In intaglio the engraving is made on a metal plate and the ink is deposited in the hollows, that is, in the engraved parts and not on the relief parts as in the woodcut.
With the pressure exerted by the press, the ink contained in the excavated parts is transferred to the sheet.
The new system, called chalcographic, immediately meets with great favor, especially for the possibilities of using outlets many materials and interesting technical variations.
The metals used to engrave are generally copper, which thanks to its ductility is the most used and allows the best results, zinc, brass, aluminum, iron and steel.

Thank you very much for your visit
Paschal