Siren | Soft + Hard Ground Etching on copper

Siren | Soft + Hard Ground Etching on copperI made this little drawing of a Siren on a balcony Hand pulled print is made with a copper plate and a soft and hard ground etchings. Charbonnel Noir 55981, Bistre, and Sanguine inks on Hahnemhle copperplate paper.. Hand pulled print by Ray Bidegain Open edition 2"x 3" inches on an 10 x 10" sheet. Signed numbered and titled by the artist on the lower front.

I save them and then

I have never be a photographer who seeks out the iconic views of known places

I love the iconic shape and texture

for better or worse

In this case

often a fraction of a second in time

This hand-pulled photogravure print is made with Charbonnel  Burnt Umber

There is a story here for those who want to let one in

8X10 platinum print

I think "protecting the tender grass on the other side"

While in Paris last summer we visited Musée Baudelle

I know I am not the first photographer to visit Paris and find this beautiful landmark to be so compelling