Etching of a pair of eyes
- Artist: Amy-Jane Blackhall
- Artist: Tristan Reid
- Date: 2022
- Medium: etching
- Dimensions: 3 7/8 in. x 5 3/4 in. (98 mm x 147 mm) plate size; 6 1/8 in. x 8 in. (155 mm x 203 mm) paper size
- Museum: The National Portrait Gallery
- Collection record: The National Portrait Gallery website
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About this artwork
In front of you is “Etching of a pair of eyes,” a 2022 print by Tristan Reid, rendered on a tiny plate that measures 3 ¾ by 5 ⅜ inches. The artist’s fine line work captures the gleam and depth of both eyes in close detail. The paper size is slightly larger—6 ⅛ by 8 inches—so the etched image is reproduced with a subtle enlargement, giving the print a gentle, airy frame. Printed by Amy‑Jane Blackhall, this piece sits in the Reference Collection of the National Portrait Gallery. Blackhall’s role as printer ensures the final paper surface balances clarity with a faint tonal softness that highlights Reid’s delicate etching technique.
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Etching of a pair of eyes is in the collection of The National Portrait Gallery at St Martin's Place, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
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