Judging the Authenticity of Prints by The Masters:
by David Rudd Cycleback

Chapter 15 : States

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Whether due to wear with use or by the artist's intentional reworking, printing plates can change over time. These changes result in prints in different states. These changes may be minor or they may be extensive. Intaglio plates often wear down during printing, resulting in later state prints that are lighter and with less detail. Printing plates and prints often went through several states. This is most commonly done during the creation of the printing plate, when the artist makes test prints, or proofs, in order to see how the work is coming. The artist will use the proof to see what additions or changes need to be made to the design. After the first publication of a print, changes are sometimes made. If areas of an intaglio plate have worn down due to excessive printing, details may have to be put back in. In all types of prints, the text may be changed or the image cropped to suit a different purpose. Artists often feel compelled to embellish or change details of print for later editions. cycleback.com................conceits main (c) david rudd cycleback, cyclback.com all rights reserved

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