Etching

Looking for an etching to buy? Here, we’re not talking about simple reproductions, but about true original prints — pulled on a press, one by one, from a plate worked directly by the artist’s hand.

Etching is that very specific moment when a drawing travels through metal, acid, ink and paper. The artist incises the lines, the copper is bitten, and the sheet comes out of the press still slightly embossed. Each impression carries subtle differences: a bit more ink, a lighter wiping, a slightly different pressure. This small margin of gesture and irregularity is exactly what gives original printmaking its charm.

On this page, you’ll find a curated selection of etchings for sale: limited editions, signed and numbered, often listed in catalogue raisonnés. You’ll discover both modern and contemporary works, from well-known artists to more confidential names — always with the same standard: pieces that make sense for the eye as well as for the collection.

If you’re new to etching, take a look at the signature, the numbering, the paper, and the condition of the sheet. And if you hesitate between several works, write to us — at Art Shortlist, we prefer a real conversation to a simple click. Our goal is to help you find the etching that truly belongs in your home or in your collection.