1895 Milk Truck Printmaking By Jerry Di Falco

Year:

Medium:

Intaglio Print

Size - (USA):

10 W x 11 H x 0.5 D (inches)

Size - (metric):

25.4 W x 27.9 H x 1.3 D (centimeters)

Theme:

Zeitgeist

Edition:

10

Artwork ID:

464807

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Artwork Info Sheet (PDF)

Artwork Description:

This artwork, from my NEW ORLEANS series, incorporates the techniques of intaglio, drypoint, and aquatint. I executed the print in black oil-based printing ink on STONEHENGE GRAY paper. I used one plate to produce this image, which measured 5 inches wide by 4 inches high. The print measures 11 by 10 inches. The cafe in the photo features La Louisiane, on Iberville St. proprietor, Mrs. Omar Cheer. Hours 8 A. M. to 10 P. M. table d hote lunch, 11-2, 75 cents table d hote dinner, 5.30-8, 1. Private dining-rooms, ballrooms, banquet rooms make reservations for dinner party, banquet, or ball. La Restaurant de la Louisiane, established in 1881 by Louis Bezaudin, has been the scene of many brilliant social affairs. The restaurant occupies one of the most interesting and beautiful buildings of New Orleans, the former mansion of the merchant prince Zacharie. It is a three-story structure, with white facade and green shutters balconies, edged with handsome ironwork, jut over the arched entrance and windows beneath. Inside, there is a succession of spacious rooms, with mirrored walls, crystal chandeliers, brocade draperies, and softly carpeted floors. Under the management of Fernand Alciatore, the French cuisine was brought to a rare perfection that attracted guests from far and near. La Louisianes guest-books are full of the names of people famous in the early years of the twentieth century. Some of the dishes featured by the restaurant are bisque ecrevisse Louisiane, canape crab Louisiane, redfish courtbouillon, turkey Rochambeau, filet de truite marguery, and baked Alaska. httpwww. historicamerica. netneworleanstestaurantsfrenchlalouisiane. html The work was hand printed and published by the artist at The Center for Works on Paper in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Please note that this etching is shipped to the collector without a frame or mat. This keeps the price low and allows the collector personal choice in matt selection and framing. A sturdy cardboard box is employed for shipping the work. The etching is first wrapped in two layers of acid free glassine and then placed between two archival boards. This is next placed into the shipping carton and securely packed with bubble wrap. The Absolute Arts Dot Com price includes all handling costs, shipment supplies, and the coast of the shipment box. Mailing costs are added.

Artwork Keywords:   Original Printmaking

Materials:   Intaglio Prints