Jan Toorop - Special edition, 'six drawings by Jan Toorop' € 135

At the turn of the year 1966-1967, publisher Gebr. Zomers en Keuning from Wageningen (printer Vada) in close collaboration with the Rijksmuseum Kröller Müller in Otterlo, published a file with 6 loose drawings by Jan Toorop, executed in the copper intaglio printing process. It was a limited edition exclusively for relations of the publisher / printer.

Interesting facts
Miss Drs. E. Joosten, deputy director of the Króller Müller wrote the text about Jan Toorop and the drawings, printed in both Dutch and English. On the back of each engraving the drawing number of the Vada map, the origin and the printing process are stated.

Rare. In the meantime, the few folders that have survived for almost 60 years have become collectors' items. We found a few at antique shops. Also folders about Vincent van Gogh (1967/68), Isaac Israëls (1965/66) Dick Ket (1964/65) and Jean Baptiste Madou (1968/69). These folders also contain beautiful copper intaglio prints in limited editions. The folder with six drawings by Jan Toorop appears to be the rarest. At Kunstveiling, for example, only two complete folders were offered in the past 8 years, and in addition 5 separate drawings. While the folders have often discoloured over time, the copper intaglio prints are still in good condition. Where it seems as if there are age spots on an intaglio print, this is because they were on the original.

About Copper Intaglio Printing (also called rotogravure)
Intaglio printing is a fascinating and versatile printing technique with a rich history and a wide range of applications. Such as via the copper intaglio printing presses that Drukkerij Vada had between 1962 and 1981. A graphic printing technique in which the design is engraved on a copper printing cylinder. This process offered a unique combination of precision, detail and texture that is difficult to imitate with other printing techniques. The costs of intaglio printing are very high for small editions, because engraving the cylinder is very expensive.

Framing.
We will be happy to advise those interested in having one or more drawings framed and hung. Because of our own framing workshop, we can provide framing at a reasonable price and provide a no-obligation quote.