Artist's Proof Etching - Shorebirds

This original mid-century intaglio print captures a serene, atmospheric scene of marshland birds nestled among tall river reeds.

The penciled "E.A." annotation marks this print as an Épreuve d'Artiste (Artist's Proof). Historically, artist proofs were the initial prints pulled from a copper or zinc plate by the printmaker to check the quality of the etched lines before executing a full numbered edition. Traditionally limited to around 10% of the print run, these pieces were reserved for the artist's personal collection or files. The deckled edge is a traditional hallmark of handmade or mold-made fine art papers.

10.25"L × 7.25"H

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Sourced specifically for Story during Tiffany's Travels | Paris, Summer 2026