On Thin Ice - Polar Bear 2010 ©

by Michael Pape was reproduced from an original acrylic painting on Canvas. This painting has been reproduced in giclée form and printed at 1440 dots per inch directly onto archival acid-free, rich in texture, Somerset Velvet Watercolour Paper with pigmented inks. This Giclee on paper showed in excess of 100 years before any image deterioration could be perceived. The results speak for themselves.

Only the highest quality stocks and inks have been used to create this print.

About Michael Pape Limited Edition Giclée Prints

Giclée (Gee-Clay)

Giclée is a state of the art digital technology that has made it possible to create a fine art print that is extremely difficult to distinguish from the original painting or drawing. Giclées are available on archival acid free watercolour paper and or canvas. Michael Pape Giclées use pigment longevity inks and have a lifetime warranty. Each limited edition giclée is numbered and hand-signed by the artist. Read More

Signed & Numbered Edition - is a regular signed and numbered limited edition, based off the artist proof. 

Artist Proof - is the process of matching the original painting colour to the limited edition giclée print colour. Each artist proof is slightly different in colour. An original if you will. Many artists charge a 20% premium because of this. They are the most sought after limited edition.

Conservation / Publisher Proof are what charities offer for Fundraising.