An etching is a gift that lasts: a genuine, hand-printed work of art that recalls a place, an event or a person. City views with a personal connection are especially popular – a home town, a university city, the church where a couple married. Small formats are very affordable, and framed sheets are ready to hang straight away.
Why an etching makes a good gift
- Personal: among more than 4,300 etchings – mostly city views from over 300 towns and cities – there is almost always a motif that tells a story.
- Genuine and handmade: every sheet is printed individually in our Berlin copperplate workshop and, if you wish, coloured by hand – nothing mass-produced. How it works is shown in how an etching is printed.
- Lasting: well framed and kept out of direct sun, an etching lasts for decades. It is neither used up nor forgotten.
- For many budgets: from a small 5 x 5 cm motif to a large framed view, the range is wide.
Gift ideas by occasion
Moving house, housewarming and homesickness
Anyone moving away can take a piece of home with them in the form of an etching of their old town. Newcomers appreciate a picture of their new city for their first wall. More ideas: gifts linked to a home town.
Weddings, birthdays and new babies
The church or town hall where a couple married, the city where they met, or an animal motif from our animal collection for a new arrival – find inspiration under wedding and birthday gifts.
Anniversaries, retirement and farewells
For colleagues, a view of the company’s location or of the city where someone worked for decades makes a lovely keepsake. For client gifts and larger quantities, take a look at corporate gifts.
Which budget, which size?
| Size (image size) | Effect | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| small, about 5 x 5 to 8 x 11 cm | miniature, especially striking in a mount | small presents, picture groups, the desk |
| medium, about 9 x 12 to 12 x 16 cm | classic wall picture for hallway or study | birthdays, housewarmings, thank-yous |
| large, about 20 x 26 cm and more | impressive, an eye-catcher in the living room | weddings, anniversaries, retirement |
The image size refers to the printed picture itself; with paper margin and frame, the piece becomes considerably larger. Every product page lists image, sheet and frame size. What these figures mean is explained in sizes and formats.
Giving it framed
A framed etching is ready for the wall at once – a real advantage for many recipients. For most motifs you can choose in the shop between several mouldings, such as round profile, gold cove, mahogany or burr wood, and optionally a dust-proof framing. Which moulding suits which motif is covered in framing etchings. Unframed, on the other hand, an etching can be sent flat and framed later to match the recipient’s interior.
Then there is the choice between hand-coloured and monochrome. For gifts many people choose the coloured version because it feels warm and friendly; lovers of clean graphic art prefer monochrome. Help with the decision: hand-coloured etchings.
Order in good time
Allow a little time: delivery takes up to 10 working days, so for birthdays, weddings or Christmas it pays to order early. Shipping within Germany costs €4.90, to the EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein €24.90 and to other countries €34.90; orders from €1,000 ship free. All details: buying etchings.
If you are in Berlin, you can also see etchings at our gallery at Kaiserdamm 5 in Charlottenburg.
Popular gift motifs
Views of the big cities are the classics; animals and the seasons are favourites for personal occasions:
Hamburg, Michaeliskirche – Bruck, 10 x 14 cmfrom 28,30€
Berlin, Brandenburger Tor – Sommer, 12 x 16 cmfrom 33,00€
München, Chinesischer Turm – Beloch, 8 x 11 cmfrom 21,50€
Vier Jahreszeiten - Frühling – König, 5 x 5 cm (KVCF-311)from 13,90€
All cities at a glance can be found in our city views from A to Z, and further topics in the guide overview.
