The world of art is an endless study of mediums, techniques and styles, among which etching and printing hold an esteemed place. These methods have evolved significantly, particularly during the Industrial Revolution, transforming from intricate manual processes into widely accessible art forms. This evolution, fueled by rising consumerism, has not only democratized art but also made etchings and prints highly collectible and desirable today.
This portrait is so iconic that most people seeing it will say “yeah, that looks familiar, I have seen her before” but who is she? Why do you recognize her? What did she do to be so famous? I see hundreds of items every week that make me ask those questions. What is it? Where did it come from? Why do people care? And it is my happy fortune to get to google those items and learn a little bit about history, commerce, industry and production. Sometimes though, I dig a little deeper to learn just a little bit more about the uncommon gifts, rare collectibles, resale junk and fine art that passes through the doors of Good Find Stores...
