Pierneef linocut no 17 of 80

Pierneef linocut 17 of 80 in ostrichshell frame, Inside dimension is 13,5 cm by 10,5 cm of linocut. origional pierneef signature and numbering. Outside frame is 37cm x 30 cm. See pictures for details.

Linocut is a printmaking technique, a variant of woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for the relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show printed. The linoleum sheet is inked with a roller (called a brayer), and then impressed onto paper or fabric. The actual printing can be done by hand or with a press.