The Incised image

Australia, 1966

Film
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A film on the work of Charles Lloyd showing in detail the dry-point technique of etching and the possibilities of one-plate colour printing which he studied at Atelier 17 in Paris. Culminates in an animated sequence interpreting his statement - “each print is an adventure, a little journey of discovery”. The commentary is edited from his recorded discussions.

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Credits

director

Arthur Cantrill

production company

Firebird Films

Duration

00:21:45:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1966

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