Trotteurs, by D. Haskell Chhuy, Copper Plate Engraving, Unframed
Trotteurs, by D. Haskell Chhuy, is a copper plate engraving of multiple horses and their drivers on sulkies, right in the middle of the harness race. One can feel the power of the horses rushing forward in the trotting gait. See the two drivers behind the lead horse, trying to determine when to challenge for lead of the race!
Plate 12 of only 30 produced on high quality paper.
Size of Image: 19 1/2 " Wide x 13 5/8" 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:
Going to Post
Trotter
Polo
Bald Eagle
Each of these can be framed for you, or you may purchase them unframed.