Oxford Girl is an original mezzotint engraving by Andrey Novikov, created in a strictly limited edition of 30 signed and numbered prints. Novikov, celebrated for his mastery of one of the rarest and most demanding printmaking techniques, achieves here a profound balance of light and shadow. The composition depicts a young girl lifting her gaze toward the light. Against the dark, textured background, her illuminated face becomes a metaphor for curiosity, contemplation, and inner strength. The emotional depth of the scene is heightened by the mezzotint technique’s unparalleled richness of tone and atmosphere. Each impression is hand-pulled, mounted on archival Larson-Juhl backing board, and accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity. With its size of 27 × 19.5 cm (A4), the work is ready for elegant framing and display. For collectors, Oxford Girl offers not only aesthetic beauty but also symbolic resonance: it is a portrait of aspiration and silence, making it a timeless addition to refined interiors or curated collections. (Care advice: frame with UV-protective glass, avoid direct sunlight, handle with care. Delivered flat-packed with archival materials.)
