Going to Post, by D. Haskell Chhuy, Copper Plate Engraving, Unframed
Going to Post, by D. Haskell Chhuy, is a copper plate engraving of 2 horses and their riders, ready to post. Chhuy has produced exquisite detail in the excellent and accurate depiction of these beautiful horses. Through simple lines, one can feel the muscles of the horses, and see the shine of their coats.
Plate 2 of only 30 produced on high quality paper.
Framing: Quality black metal frame is 1" deep; Acid Free mat
Size of Image: 17 1/2 " Wide x 12 1/8" High
Size of paper: 25 7/8" Wide x 19 5/8" High
Engraved on copper plates, while Chhuy was studying in Paris. Chhuy has used her burin and other tools to great advantage, making cuts in the copper plate in just the right places.
Check photos to see the tools Chhuy used, and an example of a small copper plate which she carved of a single horse image.
D. Haskell Chhuy is a well known artist, a long time resident of Virginia. She paints beautiful oils and watercolors, and makes intricate copper plate engravings, primarily of horses and riders in the landscape, on the track, and in the field.
Chhuy's works can be found in museums and collections throughout Europe and The United States.
Additional Copper Plate Engravings by Chhuy available on this site are:
Trotter
Trotteurs
Polo
Bald Eagle
Each of these can be framed for you, or you may purchase them unframed.