Claus Sievert Grass valley printmaker etchings of Yosmite, High sierra, trees.

Claus Siervert Art Prints of Yosemite, Trees and the High Sierras

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Size: The size indicated refers to the plate size. With diptychs or triptychs the individual and overall plate size is given also.

The etchings are all printed on high- quality heavy-weight rag paper - mostly Reeves BFK. The print margins vary from two to five inches. The framed sizes are significantly larger than the plate or image size given. On the lower right-hand corner a chop mark is embossed into the print to indicate that the artist also prints his editions. The sign is derived from the Sievert family crest.







Single trees, often old and in beautiful locations are the subjects of many of his intaglio prints. Ancient tree species such as Giant Sequoia, Redwood, Juniper, Bristlecone Pine, and various Oaks have drawn him repeatedly. They inspire him with their sense of timelessness amid changes endured over centuries.





Trees have inspired and surrounded Sievert since his childhood days. He spent every available moment of his early years roaming and playing in the forest near his home in Detmold, Germany. His botanical art has illustrated numerous nature-related publications.




The artist's favorite national park is Yosemite. Numerous plates reflect his explorations in this spectacular national treasure.




The beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains seen on a summer visit compelled Sievert to leave his homeland, Germany, and become a free-lance artist in San Francisco. Backpacking trips into the High Sierra wilderness became the inspiration for his etchings. The borders of some images depicting topographical maps are testimony to these adventures.




Animals and humorous pieces reflect Sievert's other interests and experiences.