Baconsthorpe Oak
Original Drypoint Engraving
 
This engraving developed from a sketchbook drawing made on the Winter Solstice at Baconsthorpe Castle in North Norfolk. It was a bitterly cold day, and I worked wrapped in layers, returning occasionally to the car for warmth before stepping back out to continue drawing.
 
There is a particular stillness to winter trees — a clarity of structure that reveals their quiet strength — and it was this presence that first drew me to the scene.
 
This engraving forms part of an ongoing study of trees observed in the Norfolk landscape.
 
This original drypoint is printed in black ink on Fabriano Rosaspina 300gsm paper.
 
The edition is limited to 30 prints. Each impression is signed and numbered, and subtle variations in the inking process ensure every print retains the character of a hand-pulled work.
 
Paper size: approximately 26cm × 20cm
Plate size: 13cm × 13.5cm
 
Your print will be carefully wrapped, supported with sturdy board, and posted flat to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
 
Orders are dispatched from my Norfolk studio within 48 hours via Royal Mail Signed For and Tracked.
 
All original works are prepared with great care. Prints are signed, sent flat, and include handling guidance.
 
If you have any questions about a particular piece, framing, or delivery, you are very welcome to get in touch.