Lyme Bay II (2025) Etchings & engravings by Lizzie Butler

Tranquil and atmospheric etching of this stunning stretch of English coastline.

This landscape print, of the view from Lyme Regis, depicts the Jurassic Coast stretching into the distance, evokes a feeling of peaceful spaciousness.

A limited edition of just 15 prints from this etching plate.

To create this etching I have used a zinc plate, aquatint (melting resin dust onto the plate with a flame, to allow the ink to 'grip'), litho crayon, acid and burnishing. Then professional etching ink is smeared onto the plate and selectively removed. The image is created by placing the inked plate onto the bed of an etching press, with a damp sheet of 'Somerset' hand made, white paper, laid on top. The press is then 'hand wound', pressing the plate and paper together, transferring the image from plate to paper.

Image/plate size 27.5 x 21cm
Paper size 40.5 x 34cm
Print number 1/15

This etching is signed, titled and numbered beneath the image (see photograph).

A signed Certificate of Authenticity will be provided.

Lizzie Butler is a contemporary British painter.
She has exhibited at Leighton House Museum, Kensington, London, several London galleries and internationally.

Lizzie's work can be found in collections in America, New Zealand, Hong Kong, the UK and across Europe, with several customers returning to buy further pieces and place commissions.

"...a lovely work of art which gives a sense of calm and underlying joy." (DS)

"She is not only an excellent artist, but is communicative and likeable." (IP)

Materials used:

Somerset printmaking paper, etching inks, zinc plate, acid, aquatint & etching press.

Details:

• Etchings & engravings on Paper
• From a limited edition of 15
• Size: 40.5 x 31 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 27.5 x 21cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky