Certificate of Authenticity Certificate, issued in 2001, authenticates a limited edition etching. An original hand painted etching was created with a steel engraving needled scratched by the artist into a varnish-covered zinc or copper plate. In an acid bath the etch is created to the desired depth. Following the completion of the etch process the plate is cleaned and colored. The printing is then done with a hand driven printing press on wet hand made paper. After drying the etchings are lovingly hand colored with water colors. The multiple sold in connection with this certificate is numbered       / 500 and is one of the signed and numbered multiples identified herein; no further editions of any kind are authorized. Edition size: Regular edition 500 This is to certify that all information contained herein are true and correct.   Date _______________   Signature _______________________