An etching is a genuine impression taken from a metal plate – made by hand with ink, paper and a heavy press. This guide explains how etchings are made, how to recognise an original print, and how to choose, frame and give the right one.
Since 1982, Kunstverlag Christoph Falk has printed etchings in its own copperplate workshop in Berlin-Charlottenburg: from the artists’ plates, on dampened mould-made paper, on a star-wheel press. Many sheets are then coloured by hand with watercolours. The knowledge we share here comes from that daily work – explained in plain language and illustrated with examples from our collection.
Finding the right etching quickly: Looking for a present? Start with etchings as gifts. Want to know exactly what you are buying? Read What is an etching?. Have a favourite city? Browse our city views from A to Z.
The topics fall into four areas. Etching and printmaking covers techniques such as engraving, drypoint, aquatint and steel engraving and how they differ. Buying, framing and care helps with sizes, choosing a frame and storing prints safely. Gift ideas offers suggestions for moving house, anniversaries, weddings or business clients, and Cities and motifs introduces the most popular city views and subject groups.
Popular motifs from our collection:
Berlin, Brandenburger Tor – Sommer, 12 x 16 cmfrom 33,00€
Köln, Dom – Scholz, 20 x 26 cm (KVCF-5-27)from 58,00€
Hamburg, Michaeliskirche – Bruck, 10 x 14 cmfrom 28,30€
München, Chinesischer Turm – Beloch, 8 x 11 cmfrom 21,50€
