SOUTHERN FELLS

Description

‘Southern Fells over Windermere’. Rising from the early morning mists stand the king and the queen of the Southern Fells – powerful Coniston Old Man to the left and sublime Wetherlam to the right.

‘Old Women Playing The Organ’. Lake District. Helm Crag above Grasmere. The Helm Crag skyline is more interesting than a casual observer may appreciate. Viewed from Grasmere village the famous ‘Lion and Lamb’ rock formation is obvious. Mistakenly many think this is the summit. In actual fact the top lies further to the north along the summit shoulder and if you climb the fell you will see that the actual summit rocks resemble a ‘Howitzer’. But this is only a part of the story for from below this true summit pinnacle of rock takes on yet different guises. From the lower regions of the pass of Dunmail Raise it becomes, as depicted here, the ‘Old Women Playing The Organ’. From higher up the pass it becomes another, and arguably the most distinctive, ‘Lion and Lamb’ formation.

Specifications and a brief background about the materials chosen in these prints are below:

Image area 20″ x 13.34″ (6000 x 3985 px)

Archival paper: Hahnemuehle 350gsm Museum Etching – a natural white, 100% cotton paper, which guarantees archival standards. With its premium matt coating, Museum Etching features a distinct textured surface, which meets the highest industry standards for density, colour gamut, colour graduation and image sharpness, while preserving the special touch and feel of genuine art paper. Hahnemuehle were founded in 1584 and are the oldest German papermakers manufacturing papers for traditional and digital artists.
Your print is designed to archival standards and is acid free.

Archival inks: UltraChrome K3™ ink technology represents a turning point in the history of Giclée printing, producing archival prints with amazing colour fidelity, and scratch resistance, while providing stable colours from the moment prints exit the printer, lightfastness ratings of up to 108 years for colour and over 200 years for black and white under rigorous industry accepted display conditions. Protected with two coats of Fine Art Protective Spray increases the water-resistance of prints and protects images from fading caused by UV rays, and adds up to 100% increase in fade resistance. Also protects against airborne contamination and ozone damage.

General Care: As with any valued fine art print, it is recommended that it be displayed in indirect lighting conditions and away from any contact with moisture. Using archival materials for mattes, backing and spacers, museum quality framing and UV protected glass/plexiglass will add to the life of the print. The artwork should never directly touch the glass/plexiglass.

Giclée Prints: The paper of the print itself needs to be handled carefully to prevent absorption of oils and/or marks from fingertips. Be careful to avoid dents and creases, since these can be very difficult or even impossible to remove later.

Lighting: It is recommended that you DO NOT keep your Giclée prints in direct sunlight, even though your print comes with UV protective coatings. Less light means less fading from harmful ultraviolet rays.