Winter on Seine by James Scoppettone, Hand Signed w Cert

Winter on Seine by James Scoppettone, Hand Signed w Cert"

James Scoppettone's contribution to contemporary American Impressionism has been recognized by collectors and curators throughout the world. Public and private art collections which include the American Pharmaceuticals, Nissin Foods of Japan, Pepsi Cola, collections of numerous entertainers and CEOs feature Scoppettone's personal interpretations of classic themes and subjects. Inspired by the works of nineteenth-century French and American painters, Scoppettone has focused on the artistic exploration of light. Scoppettone integrates the concepts of the impressionist masters with his own vision to produce paintings that are beaming with vibrant color and graceful brushwork. Scoppettone's successful career is marked by the relentless pursuit of excellence.

	J. SCOPPETTONE - "Winter on Seine" Limited Edition Seriolithograph THIS UNBELIEVABLE LIMITED EDITION SERIGRAPH BY ART WIZARD JAMES SCOPPETTONE! This Fine Limited Edition masterpiece is created on Top Quality Artist's Paper, numbered and Hand Signed by Scoppettone himslef, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity! Measures Approx: 24.00 X 32.00 inches. Listprice:$1100
	This numbered and hand signed Serigraph supplied ready for framming. This beautiful seriagraph is $750.00 Continental US shipping $20.00 Make an offer or further info: Contact me by Email Please state your prefered method of payment in your offer Return to Fine Art Gallery 5

What is a serigraph?

Serigraph prints are original works of art made individually by hand. Not be confused with commercially published reproduction prints which (even though they may be signed and numbered) are merely copies of existing artwork. Nor should they be confused with "giclée" prints which are computer-generated copies of existing artwork: "giclée" is simply a French word for "inkjet".

Traditionally, an original print involves the artist preparing a plate, block, stone or stencil from which to take a number of impressions on to high quality paper. This is called an edition; the prints are then individually titled and signed by the artist. They are also usually numbered (eg "5/20" identifies the fifth print in an edition of 20 prints) before the plate, block or stencil is finally destroyed.

Silkscreen printing is a sophisticated version of stencilling. For each colour, a stencil is applied to a tightly stretched screen of fine mesh (usually a polyester fabric rather than silk these days). Thick ink is poured onto the screen and pressed with a "squeegee" through the open areas of the screen onto the paper beneath. The whole edition is printed in the first colour and then, when dry, overprinted with the next colour.

Stencils can be made with cut or torn paper, masking fluid painted directly onto the screen, or by using a photo-sensitive stencil film which can reproduce a photographic image (such as Andy Warhol's "Marilyn") or any drawn or painted lines and shapes.

Aside from the obvious benefit of producing an edition of prints, making the artist's work more available and affordable, this technique of silkscreen printing has its own special qualities. One of its beauties is the ability to produce pure, crisp areas of colour.