This listing is for "Dreaming of Japan" linocut. All linocuts from the edition  have unique colour combinations - please see the photos of the 2 prints that are on offer (edition numbers 12/18 and 15/18).
 
Original linocut, made using a reduction method. Small edition of 18.
Reduction technique was popularised by Picasso as a way of making a multi-layered linocut from a single block. The block is carved and then printed in the first colour, it is then cleaned, carved again and printed in the second colour and so on. At each stage of the process the size of the printing area is reduced, hence the name. With this cutting method, the block of lino is destroyed in the process so the edition can never be reprinted. This linocut is printed with 12 colours over 5 layers.
Caligo Safe Wash ink on Awagami editioning paper in cream colour. Image size appr. 7.5x14.5 cm. Paper size 16.5x20.5 cm.
Printed by hand. Signed and numbered.
 
Will be shipped carefully wrapped in acid-free tissue and cellophane and packaged in a protective envelop to ensure safe delivery. Sold unframed.