Expectation is an atmospheric mezzotint by Andrey Novikov, created in a strictly limited edition of 30 hand-pulled prints. Crafted using one of the most intricate printmaking techniques, it embodies the velvety richness and deep contrasts that only mezzotint can provide. The composition depicts a row of empty cinema seats — their vacancy echoing the sensation of inner anticipation. It is not a hall we see, but a metaphor: the empty place is ready to receive, just as our imagination is ready to welcome a new story. This work captures a universal moment — the suspended breath before transformation. Each impression is printed by hand on fine paper, signed and numbered by the artist, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The print measures 20×14 cm, making it ideal for standard A5 or A4 frames. It comes with a mountboard, Larson-Juhl archival backing board, and protective cellophane sleeve — ready for display or gifting. With its contemplative mood, Expectation is a profound collector’s piece and also a perfect holiday gift for lovers of fine art, cinema, or philosophy. Quiet yet resonant, it is art that turns waiting itself into a subject of beauty. (Care advice: frame with UV-protective glass, avoid direct sunlight, handle with care.)
