Huntington Witherill
Archival Pigment Ink Print Editions
Archival Pigment Ink Print Editions


Huntington Witherill Archival Pigment Ink Print Editions are currently produced using an Epson Stylus Pro 7800 Printer, Ultrachrome K3 pigment based inks, and 100% rag content fine art papers. All work is completed exclusively by the photographer.

Print Sizing, Overmatting, and Presentation Information

Detailed information about specific print sizing, overmatting, and overall presentation methods used for purchased Linmited Edition Archival Pigment Ink prints can be accessed by downloading the following PDF file: Presentation Information.pdf

Limited Editions

Editions are divided into two main categories so as to distinguish between color images and black & white images. Within each main category are two sub-categories separating editions by overall print size. The print size categories consist of a “Regular Edition” and an “Oversized Edition”. And further, each Regular and Oversized edition is segregated according to whether the editioned image was produced using a “Standard” format aspect ratio (1:1.25) or a “Panorama” format aspect ratio (1:2.5). Please note that no individual image (photograph) can be designated as both Standard format and Panorama format.

Each edition is limited to the stated number of prints indicated plus a total of five (5) initialed Artist Proof prints (AP’s) per image. Once an edition has been sold out, no other archival pigment ink prints of that image will be made.


Pigment Ink Editions created after September 1, 2008*

Color Pigment Ink Editions
  Edition Format Image Size 2 Number of Prints 3
  Regular Standard
Panorama
20” or smaller
32.5” or smaller
125 signed and numbered prints.
125 signed and numbered prints.
  Oversized 1 Standard
Panorama
Over 20”
Over 32.5”
15 signed and numbered prints.
15 signed and numbered prints.

Black & White Pigment Ink Editions
  Edition Format Image Size 2 Number of Prints 3
  Regular Standard
Panorama
20” or smaller
32.5” or smaller
125 signed and numbered prints.
125 signed and numbered prints.
  Oversized 1 Standard
Panorama
Over 20”
Over 32.5”
15 signed and numbered prints.
15 signed and numbered prints.

*    For editions created before September 1, 2008, please see below.
1   Due to excessive shipping costs, oversized editions are available as “loose” prints only. (no matting or overmatting).       Oversized prints are rolled, packaged, and shipped in a sturdy mailing tube.
2    Image sizes are measured in inches and represent the long dimension. Sizes are approximate.
3    A total of no more than five (5) inititaled “Artist Proof Prints” (AP’s) per image will be added to each editioned image.


Pigment Ink Editions created before September 1, 2008*


Color Pigment Ink Editions
  Edition Format Image Size 2 Number of Prints 3
  Regular Standard
Panorama
20” or smaller
32.5” or smaller
125 signed and numbered prints.
125 signed and numbered prints.
  Oversized 1 Standard
Panorama
Over 20”
Over 32.5”
15 signed and numbered prints.
15 signed and numbered prints.

Black & White Pigment Ink Editions
  Edition Format Image Size 2 Number of Prints 3
  Regular Standard
Panorama
20” or smaller
32.5” or smaller
50 signed and numbered prints.
50 signed and numbered prints.
  Oversized 1 Standard
Panorama
Over 20”
Over 32.5”
15 signed and numbered prints.
15 signed and numbered prints.

*    For editions created after September 1, 2008, please see above.
1   Due to excessive shipping costs, oversized editions are available as “loose” prints only. (no matting or overmatting).       Oversized prints are rolled, packaged, and shipped in a sturdy mailing tube.
2    Image sizes are measured in inches and represent the long dimension. Sizes are approximate.
3    A total of no more than five (5) inititaled “Artist Proof Prints” (AP’s) per image will be added to each editioned image.


Why are there different Editions before and after September 1, 2008?


On September 1, 2008, revisions to my Pigment Ink Print Editions (those that had been published prior to August 31, 2008) were instituted. A majority of the then active editions (which had been previously segregated according to specific print size) were combined and consolidated. The net effect of those revisions reduced the total number of available prints for those images by as much as 50%. The edition revisions were instituted to allow for greater flexibility with respect to available print sizes, protect past collectors’ investments, make for easier and simpler record keeping, and maintain, if not enhance, the value of my work.

Pigment Ink Print Prices

Current pricing for limited edition pigment ink prints can be found on the page associated with each specific image located in the various galleries.

2008 Archival Pigment Ink Print Edition Revisions Announcement

Effective September 1, 2008, there will be a significant reduction in the total number of available prints for most of my currently available Pigment Ink Print Editions. The changes outlined herein are designed to protect past collectors’ investments, allow for greater flexibility with respect to the print sizes I am able to offer, make for easier and simpler record keeping, and maintain, if not enhance, the value of my work.

By combining and consolidating some of the currently available editions that have been previously segregated by print size, and concurrently reducing the total number of available prints in those combined editions by as much as 50%, I will gain some flexibility in being able to offer limited edition archival pigment ink prints in a wider variety of image sizes while continuing to maintain the integrity of previously published editions.

In implementing these changes it is most important to me that the integrity of my previously established editions continue to be maintained, both for the sake of continuity in record keeping, as well as for the protection of previous collectors’ investments. Therefore, it is important to understand that the consolidation of most of the currently published editions will, first and foremost, effectively result in a reduction of the total number of available prints for those images by 50%.

Prior to September 1, 2008, individual images were offered in the following fixed image sized editions (which could be generally described as “small”, “medium”, and “large”) as follows:

Color Pigment Ink Print Editions

Standard Format
small 10”x 14” 125 signed and numbered prints and 10 initialed Artist Proofs.
medium 14”x 20” 125 signed and numbered prints and 10 initialed Artist Proofs.
large 20”x 28” 15 signed and numbered prints and 5 initialed Artist Proofs.
Panorama Format
small 8”x 20” 125 signed and numbered prints and 10 initialed Artist Proofs.
medium 13”x 32” 125 signed and numbered prints and 10 initialed Artist Proofs.
large 20”x 50” 15 signed and numbered prints and 5 initialed Artist Proofs.


Black & White Pigment Ink Print Editions

Standard Format
small 11”x 14” 50 signed and numbered prints and 5 initialed Artist Proofs.
medium 16”x 20” 50 signed and numbered prints and 5 initialed Artist Proofs.
Panorama Format
small 8”x 20” 50 signed and numbered prints and 5 initialed Artist Proofs.


With the revised editioning strategy (beginning September 1, 2008) the previous “small” and “medium” sized editions will be combined into single editions and be designated as the “Regular” editions. And, the previous “large” editions will remain unchanged in all but name and will be designated as “Oversized” editions, as follows.

Revised Editions- Effective September 1, 2008

Color Pigment Ink Print Editions

Note- all image sizes are in inches and indicate the long dimension. Also, please note that initialed Artist Proof (AP) prints for any given image will be limited to a total of 5 AP’s per image, regardless of the AP print size.

Regular Editions-
Format* Image Size Edition
Standard 20” or smaller. 125 signed and numbered prints.
Panorama 32.5” or smaller. 125 signed and numbered prints.
Oversized Editions-
Standard Over 20” 15 signed and numbered prints.
Panorama Over 32.5” 15 signed and numbered prints.


Black & White Pigment Ink Print Editions

Note- all image sizes are in inches and indicate the long dimension. Also, please note that initialed Artist Proof (AP) prints for any given image will be limited to a total of 5 AP’s per image, regardless of the AP print size.

Regular Editions-
Format* Image Size Edition
Standard 20” or smaller. 50 signed and numbered prints.
Panorama 32.5” or smaller. 50 signed and numbered prints.1
Oversized Editions-
Standard Over 20” 15 signed and numbered prints.2
Panorama Over 32.5” 15 signed and numbered prints.2

* Format definitions

Standard- indicates images with an aspect ratio of 1:1.25 approximately.
Panorama- indicates images with an aspect ratio of 1:2.5 approximately.
Note: No single image will ever be designated as both Standard and Panorama format.

1 This edition is being revised to include prints up to 32.5” image size.
2 This edition is being newly introduced.

Once the new editioning strategy is in place, the total number of prints (including all previously distributed prints) available for any given image (regardless of its image size) will break down as follows:

Before and After Edition Revisions- (comparisons on a per image basis)

Color Pigment Ink Print Editions- (including all available prints per image.)
Standard Format (including all numbered prints and AP’s)
Prior to September 1, 2008     290 total prints
Beginning September 1, 2008     145 total prints
Panorama Format (including all numbered prints and AP’s)
Prior to September 1, 2008     290 total prints
Beginning September 1, 2008     145 total prints
Black & White Pigment Ink Print Editions - (including all available prints per image.)
Standard Format (including all numbered prints and AP’s)
Prior to September 1, 2008     110 total prints
Beginning September 1, 2008     70 total prints
Panorama Format (including all numbered prints and AP’s)
Prior to September 1, 2008     55 total prints
Beginning September 1, 2008     70 total prints


With the above outlined editioning strategy it is also important to understand that when the current “small” and “medium” sized editions are combined, the total number of previously distributed prints will be added together, and the next available print number will be used as a starting point for subsequent print numbering. For example: color image #30801- Iris #20, 2003, currently indicates 19 “small” sized prints (8”x20”) and 17 “medium” sized prints (13”x32.5”) having been previously distributed. Thus, under the new strategy the next available print of this image from the “Regular” edition (13”x32.5”, or smaller) will be designated as print #37/125. (19+17+1=37).

Finally, after September 1, 2008, it is also my intention that any newly introduced Black and White Pigment Ink “Regular” Edition shall consist of 125 signed and numbered prints (rather than 50) so as to achieve parity with the current and revised color editions.

It is my hope that the above outlined strategy for the restructuring of my Archival Pigment Ink Print Editions will serve to simplify my record keeping, allow me to offer prints in a wider variety of sizes, and also maintain the integrity of previously introduced editions. Should you have questions regarding the revised editioning I can be contacted through the contact page.

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