Drypoint Etching

Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking method that differs from etching in that the image is created by the artist incising the lines directly into the plate using an etching needle or similar tool. A ‘burr’ is thrown up when the line is incised which traps the ink and gives a drypoint its distinctive appearance.

It is a very old hand printing technique dating back to the 15th century and was used extensively by Albrecht Durer (1471 – 1528) and Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 – 1669).

The ‘burr’ on the plates wears away quite quickly and so this method is used only to create small editions of prints. In this case the editions are limited to only 10 impressions before the plate is destroyed.

Drypoint etchings are original prints not reproductions, having been manually created by the artist. Each piece is hand crafted and no two pieces are quite the same.

These drypoint etchings are on Fabriano 285gsm acid free paper and are mounted in museum quality conservation mounts. Each signed and numbered in pencil by the artist.



New editions of drypoint etchings by P L Hobbs, will be added to this page along with details of the size, the edition size and number available for sale as they are released.

To enquire or order etchings, please telephone or email the studio, details are on the contacts page.