There’s something quietly arresting about a peony rendered at night. A Study in Blue II is Rebecca Reilly’s companion piece to A Study in Blue — a paired exploration of the same bloom at opposite ends of the day, using colour alone to tell the story of light and dark.
This is an 8-colour reduction-method lino print, a process that demands precision and commitment: once a layer is cut, there’s no going back. Each print carries the subtle texture and warmth of a hand-worked original.
Details:
-Hand-printed using the reduction lino method — each piece is made one layer at a time, in a process that can’t be repeated
-8 rich colours — carefully chosen to evoke the mood of night, in contrast to its companion daylight piece
-Printed on Fabriano Rosapina — a fine Italian art paper with a soft tooth, favoured by printmakers for its beautiful ink hold
-Framed floating — the print is mounted so the paper edges are visible, showcasing it as the handcrafted original it is
-Original work — not a reproduction
-Size: 36 × 46 cm (framed)
-Ready to hang
Is this an original or a reproduction?
This is an original lino print — not a photographic reproduction. Reduction-method printing means the edition is naturally limited by the process itself.
What does ‘framed floating’ mean?
The print is mounted so there’s a small gap between the paper and the frame backing, allowing the torn or deckled edges of the Fabriano paper to remain visible. It’s a clean, gallery-style presentation.
Does it come ready to hang?
Yes — the piece arrives framed and ready for the wall.