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Discover contemporary Etching Printmaking on ArtMajeur

Contemporary Etching Printmaking is a form of art that has been gaining popularity in recent years, especially among printmakers. This type of printmaking involves using acid to create an image on a metal plate, which is then printed onto paper. The main types of supports used in contemporary etching printmaking are copper, zinc, and steel plates. The materials used in this type of artwork include etching grounds, acid, ink, and paper. What makes contemporary etching printmaking unique is the ability to create multiple copies of an original artwork, while each print still retains the unique characteristics of the original. The process of etching allows for highly detailed and intricate designs, making each print a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

Printmaking,  11.8x15.8 in
Patience - gravure Printmaking, 11.8x15.8 in
©2024 Dorine Knecht

Origins and History

Etching Printmaking has a rich history that dates back to the 16th century. It originated in Germany and quickly spread to other parts of Europe. The process involves using acid to cut into the surface of a metal plate, creating an image that can be printed onto paper. The etching technique became increasingly popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, with artists such as Francisco Goya and Rembrandt producing some of the most iconic etchings in history. In the 20th century, etching experienced a resurgence in popularity as new techniques and materials were developed. Today, Contemporary Artists continue to explore the possibilities of etching, experimenting with new methods and pushing the boundaries of the medium. Questions about the relationship between technology and traditional printmaking techniques, the role of printmaking in contemporary art, and the importance of originality continue to drive the conversation around etching printmaking.

Printmaking,  3.4x2.8 in
Aigrette Printmaking, 3.4x2.8 in
©2025 François Crinel

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary etching printmaking has gone through a remarkable transformation in recent years. With advancements in technology, artists are now able to produce prints with finer details, richer colors, and a greater range of textures. This has opened up new possibilities for artists to experiment with and incorporate etching techniques into their works. The importance of etching printmaking in the contemporary art market cannot be overstated.

Printmaking,  12x12 in
Marina al tramonto P.A. Printmaking, 12x12 in
©2005 Basilio Dipani

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary artists have been exploring the techniques of etching printmaking in new and exciting ways. Some of the most well-known artists in this field include Julie Mehretu, Tacita Dean, and Christiane Baumgartner.

Julie Mehretu is a painter and printmaker known for her large-scale abstract works that combine elements of architecture, geography, and history. Her intricate etchings explore the idea of identity and place, blending together different cultural references and visual languages.

Tacita Dean is a British artist who works in a variety of mediums, including film, photography, and printmaking. Her etchings often feature landscapes and natural phenomena, such as the sun and the moon. Her work is known for its poetic sensibility and sense of mystery.

Christiane Baumgartner is a German artist who specializes in woodcut and etching printmaking. Her works often feature urban landscapes and architectural details, rendered in bold black and white lines. She is known for her technical skill and ability to capture the essence of a place in her prints.

Other contemporary artists working in the field of etching printmaking include Kiki Smith, who explores themes of gender and identity in her delicate etchings, and William Kentridge, whose prints combine elements of drawing and collage to create layered, dreamlike images. These artists continue to push the boundaries of traditional printmaking techniques, creating works that are both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.

Printmaking,  31.5x19.7 in
Espace Printmaking, 31.5x19.7 in
©2014 Valerie Nicolas

Notable contemporary Etching Printmaking

Contemporary Etching Printmaking has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. Here are a few examples of well-known works and their creators:

  • "Introspection" by Ellen Heck, 2015: This piece features a woman staring wistfully out of a window, with delicate floral patterns etched into the background. The use of negative space and intricate details make this piece a standout example of contemporary etching.

  • "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Grayson Perry, 2012: This etching is part of a larger series of works by Perry that explore themes of sexuality and desire. The piece features a detailed landscape filled with whimsical creatures and erotic imagery.

  • "The Ghost" by Kiki Smith, 2001: Smith is known for her prints that often feature the human form, and "The Ghost" is no exception. The etching shows a figure shrouded in a veil, with delicate etched lines creating an ethereal effect.

  • "Erlenmeyer Flask" by Chuck Close, 1995: Close is perhaps best known for his photorealistic portraits, but "Erlenmeyer Flask" shows off his versatility as an artist. The print features a simple scientific apparatus, rendered in intricate detail.

These works demonstrate the range of styles and subjects that can be explored through contemporary etching. From delicate floral patterns to erotic imagery, etching allows artists to create intricate and detailed works of art.

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Printmaking titled "Patience - gravure" by Dorine Knecht, Original Artwork, Etching
Patience - gravure - Printmaking, 11.8x15.8 in ©2024 by Dorine Knecht - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Architecture, Maison, brique, ville, rouge, mur, gravure, aquatinte, eau forte, papier, transparence, blanc, architecture, geométrie

Dorine Knecht

"Patience - gravure"

Printmaking on Paper | 11.8x15.8 in

$279.69
Printmaking titled "Espace" by Valerie Nicolas, Original Artwork, Etching
Espace - Printmaking, 31.5x19.7 in ©2014 by Valerie Nicolas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Love, Body, Identity, Society

Valerie Nicolas

"Espace"

Printmaking on Paper | 31.5x19.7 in

$1,505.86
Printmaking titled "quattrocento. fragm…" by François Crinel, Original Artwork, Etching
quattrocento. fragment 1 - Printmaking, 2.4x1.6 in ©2024 by François Crinel - Figurative, figurative-594, Landscape, quattrocento, fragment

François Crinel

"quattrocento. fragment 1"

Printmaking on Other substrate | 2.4x1.6 in

$136.9
Printmaking titled "empereur. Fragment 1" by François Crinel, Original Artwork, Etching
empereur. Fragment 1 - Printmaking, 7.1x5.9 in ©2024 by François Crinel - Figurative, figurative-594, Animal, empereur, gravure, platre, Goetz

François Crinel

"empereur. Fragment 1"

Printmaking on Other substrate | 7.1x5.9 in

$302.12
Printmaking titled "Eau-forte 27 recto-…" by Jean Kittel, Original Artwork, Etching
Eau-forte 27 recto-verso. Bleu Cobalt - Vermillon - Printmaking, 25.6x19.7 in ©2025 by Jean Kittel - Abstract, abstract-570

Jean Kittel

"Eau-forte 27 recto-verso. Bleu Cobalt - Vermillon"

Printmaking on Paper | 25.6x19.7 in

$410.69
Printmaking titled "Undersea 3, marine…" by Vera Almeida, Original Artwork, Etching
Undersea 3, marine life - Printmaking, 5.9x7.1 in ©2023 by Vera Almeida - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Seascape, ocean, sea, nature, blue, sealife, deep, reef, blue sea, algae, ecosystem

Vera Almeida

"Undersea 3, marine life"

Printmaking on Paper | 5.9x7.1 in

$215.88
Printmaking titled "La nuit à la fronti…" by Pia Chang, Original Artwork, Etching
La nuit à la frontière - Printmaking, 25.6x19.7 in ©2022 by Pia Chang - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Fantasy

Pia Chang

"La nuit à la frontière"

Printmaking on Paper | 25.6x19.7 in

$629.01
Printmaking titled "Sunflower with Red" by Vera Almeida, Original Artwork, Etching
Sunflower with Red - Printmaking, 13x10.2 in ©2017 by Vera Almeida - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Flower, red, sunflower, engraving, etching, flower, women, leaves, petals

Vera Almeida

"Sunflower with Red"

Printmaking on Paper | 13x10.2 in

$398.18
Printmaking titled "Cabeza en Gris" by Rufino Tamayo, Original Artwork, Etching
Cabeza en Gris - Printmaking, 29.9x22.1 in ©1979 by Rufino Tamayo - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Colorful

Rufino Tamayo

"Cabeza en Gris"

Printmaking on Paper | 29.9x22.1 in

$10,897.41
Printmaking titled "Imitation" by Ilse Joris, Original Artwork, Etching Mounted on Cardboard
Imitation - Printmaking, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Ilse Joris - Figurative, figurative-594, Escalier, enfants

Ilse Joris

"Imitation"

Printmaking on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$313.92
Printmaking titled "Decay 6, Red Rose F…" by Vera Almeida, Original Artwork, Etching
Decay 6, Red Rose Flower - Printmaking, 16.5x15 in ©2018 by Vera Almeida - Figurative, figurative-594, Flower, rose, red, autumn, floral, decay, intaglio, drawing

Vera Almeida

"Decay 6, Red Rose Flower"

Printmaking on Paper | 16.5x15 in

$319.51
Printmaking titled "The rings" by Helena Kalná, Original Artwork, Etching
The rings - Printmaking, 7.8x5.5 in ©2025 by Helena Kalná - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Spirituality, meditation, piece, resist, inner strength, sorrow, troubles

Helena Kalná

"The rings"

Printmaking on Paper | 7.8x5.5 in

Not For Sale
Printmaking titled "Aigrette" by François Crinel, Original Artwork, Etching
Aigrette - Printmaking, 3.4x2.8 in ©2025 by François Crinel -

François Crinel

"Aigrette"

Printmaking on Paper | 3.4x2.8 in

$136.9
Printmaking titled "" Untitled "" by Dusica Grujic, Original Artwork, Etching
" Untitled " - Printmaking, 19.7x33.5 in ©2020 by Dusica Grujic - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Geometric, abstract expressionism

Dusica Grujic

"" Untitled ""

Printmaking on Paper | 19.7x33.5 in

On Request
Printmaking titled "Tegillarca" by Birgit Karg, Original Artwork, Etching
Tegillarca - Printmaking, 7.5x10.4 in ©1978 by Birgit Karg - Illustration, illustration-600

Birgit Karg

"Tegillarca"

Printmaking on Paper | 7.5x10.4 in

$875.66
Printmaking titled "Briques" by Luis Meyer, Original Artwork, Etching
Briques - Printmaking, 9.8x7.1 in ©2025 by Luis Meyer -

Luis Meyer

"Briques"

Printmaking on Paper | 9.8x7.1 in

$192.36
Printmaking titled "eau-forte 12AB noir" by Jean Kittel, Original Artwork, Etching
eau-forte 12AB noir - Printmaking, 22.1x15 in ©2023 by Jean Kittel - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, eau-forte, gravure, estampe, etching, corrosion

Jean Kittel

"eau-forte 12AB noir"

Printmaking on Paper | 22.1x15 in

$328.08
Printmaking titled "Yoga çi, Yoga là !" by Charlotte Reine, Original Artwork, Etching
Yoga çi, Yoga là ! - Printmaking, 6.7x9.8 in ©2025 by Charlotte Reine - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Spirituality, Yoga

Charlotte Reine

"Yoga çi, Yoga là !"

Printmaking on Paper | 6.7x9.8 in

$212.43
Printmaking titled "Vénus labyrinthe" by Brigitte Derbigny, Original Artwork, Etching
Vénus labyrinthe - Printmaking, 11x9.8 in ©2007 by Brigitte Derbigny - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Nude, vénus, sépia, femme, brut, artsingulier

Brigitte Derbigny

"Vénus labyrinthe"

Printmaking on Paper | 11x9.8 in

$126.27
Printmaking titled "Eau-Forte 15 recto.…" by Jean Kittel, Original Artwork, Etching
Eau-Forte 15 recto. Terres de Sienne - Printmaking, 11.4x7.9 in ©2024 by Jean Kittel - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, corrosion, rouille, ocre, terre de sienne, gravure, eau-forte, estampe, etching, intaglio

Jean Kittel

"Eau-Forte 15 recto. Terres de Sienne"

Printmaking on Paper | 11.4x7.9 in

$169.94
Printmaking titled "Kiss" by Janna Shulrufer, Original Artwork, Etching
Kiss - Printmaking, 4.1x3.9 in ©2024 by Janna Shulrufer - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Love, dry point, Israeli Art, love, etching

Janna Shulrufer

"Kiss"

Printmaking on Paper | 4.1x3.9 in

On Request
Printmaking titled "Dance" by Janna Shulrufer, Original Artwork, Etching
Dance - Printmaking, 5.9x4.1 in ©2025 by Janna Shulrufer - Figurative, figurative-594, Music, dry point, etching, printmaking, dance, woman

Janna Shulrufer

"Dance"

Printmaking on Paper | 5.9x4.1 in

On Request
Printmaking titled "senza titolo" by Joan Miró, Original Artwork, Etching
senza titolo - Printmaking, 11.2x13.9 in ©1960 by Joan Miró - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract, MIRO, INCISIONE, ACQUAFORTE, ORIGINALE

Joan Miró

"senza titolo"

Printmaking on Paper | 11.2x13.9 in

$7,401.84
Printmaking titled "PF 2025 Let this ye…" by Helena Kalná, Original Artwork, Etching
PF 2025 Let this year be the way - Printmaking, 6.5x4.7 in ©2025 by Helena Kalná - Illustration, illustration-600, Landscape, way, parent and child, parenting, togeather, future, walk togeather

Helena Kalná

"PF 2025 Let this year be the way"

Printmaking on Paper | 6.5x4.7 in

Not For Sale
Printmaking titled "Marina al tramonto…" by Basilio Dipani, Original Artwork, Etching
Marina al tramonto P.A. - Printmaking, 12x12 in ©2005 by Basilio Dipani -

Basilio Dipani

"Marina al tramonto P.A."

Printmaking on Paper | 12x12 in

$1,032.62
Printmaking titled "VERMONT" by Paul Cloutier, Original Artwork, Etching
VERMONT - Printmaking, 15x14.2 in ©2011 by Paul Cloutier - Figurative, figurative-594, Landscape, GRAVURE, PAYSAGE, POINTE SÈCHE, papier Arches, couleur, campagne

Paul Cloutier

"VERMONT"

Printmaking on Paper | 15x14.2 in

$472.26
Printmaking titled "dans le rapide de n…" by André Jacquemin, Original Artwork, Etching
dans le rapide de nuit, Nancy - Printmaking, 25x19.3 in ©1966 by André Jacquemin - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait, train, burin, eau forte, ville de Nancy, nancy

André Jacquemin

"dans le rapide de nuit, Nancy"

Printmaking on Paper | 25x19.3 in

$739.95
Printmaking titled "Briqueterie à Wazie…" by Luis Meyer, Original Artwork, Etching
Briqueterie à Waziers - Printmaking, 9.8x7.1 in ©2025 by Luis Meyer -

Luis Meyer

"Briqueterie à Waziers"

Printmaking on Paper | 9.8x7.1 in

$192.36
Printmaking titled "La cathédrale de Bo…" by André Jacquemin, Original Artwork, Etching
La cathédrale de Bourges et ses toits - Printmaking, 15x22.4 in ©1957 by André Jacquemin - Figurative, figurative-594, Urban, bourges, gravure, ville, andréjacquemin, graveur, lithographie

André Jacquemin

"La cathédrale de Bourges et ses toits"

Printmaking on Paper | 15x22.4 in

$370.56
Printmaking titled "Eau forte 24. Noir" by Jean Kittel, Original Artwork, Etching
Eau forte 24. Noir - Printmaking, 9.8x22.8 in ©2024 by Jean Kittel - Abstract, abstract-570, corrosion, eau forte, etching, gravure, estampe, intaglio

Jean Kittel

"Eau forte 24. Noir"

Printmaking on Paper | 9.8x22.8 in

$328.08
Printmaking titled "Paysages des Vosges" by André Jacquemin, Original Artwork, Etching
Paysages des Vosges - Printmaking, 14.4x22.4 in ©1979 by André Jacquemin - Figurative, figurative-594, Landscape, gravure, andré jacquemin, oeuvre majeure

André Jacquemin

"Paysages des Vosges"

Printmaking on Paper | 14.4x22.4 in

$315.1
Printmaking titled "Seashore 2, Blue an…" by Vera Almeida, Original Artwork, Etching
Seashore 2, Blue and Green Ocean - Printmaking, 7.9x7.9 in ©2021 by Vera Almeida - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Seascape, sea, ocean, blue, green, horizon, waves, seashore, etching, water, veraalmeida, prussian, coastal

Vera Almeida

"Seashore 2, Blue and Green Ocean"

Printmaking on Paper | 7.9x7.9 in

$221.63
Printmaking titled "Freedom of Mind" by Ilse Joris, Original Artwork, Etching
Freedom of Mind - Printmaking, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Ilse Joris - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, architecture, lines, stitching, balpoint, bleu, square, freedom of mind

Ilse Joris

"Freedom of Mind"

Printmaking on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$337.52
Printmaking titled "Balcony 1, the Blue…" by Vera Almeida, Original Artwork, Etching
Balcony 1, the Blue Tit - Printmaking, 7.1x7.1 in ©2024 by Vera Almeida - Illustration, illustration-600, bird, blue tit, sunflower, tree, yellow, chine-collé, leaves, glass, balcony

Vera Almeida

"Balcony 1, the Blue Tit"

Printmaking on Paper | 7.1x7.1 in

$231.23
Printmaking titled "Eau-forte 14 Noir -…" by Jean Kittel, Original Artwork, Etching
Eau-forte 14 Noir - Terre de Sienne - Printmaking, 22.1x15 in ©2023 by Jean Kittel - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, eau forte, gravure, estampe, etching, corrosion, abstract art, art abstrait, rouille, ocre, terre de sienne, intaglio

Jean Kittel

"Eau-forte 14 Noir - Terre de Sienne"

Printmaking on Paper | 22.1x15 in

$449.63
Printmaking titled "Undersea, corals an…" by Vera Almeida, Original Artwork, Etching
Undersea, corals and algae composition - Printmaking, 4.2x6 in ©2023 by Vera Almeida - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Nature,

Vera Almeida

"Undersea, corals and algae composition"

Printmaking on Paper | 4.2x6 in

$215.88

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