Morels by Holly Downing
Morels
Holly Downing
Title
Morels
Artist
Holly Downing
1948 - PRESENT (biography)Year
2023
Technique
mezzotint
Image Size
3 3/4 x 3 11/16" platemark
Signature
pencil, lower right
Edition Size
3 of 20
Annotations
pencil titled and dated in lower margin
Reference
Paper
ivory Rives BFK watermarked wove
State
published
Publisher
artist
Inventory ID
HD245
Price
$350.00
Description
Morels resemble a honeycomb due to the network of ridges and pits on their caps. The caps vary in color from pale yellow to black and long-neck morels have an elongated stem. These fungi are prized by gourmet cooks as they have an earthy flavor that's nutty and woodsy. Care should be taken as the species Gyromitra esculenta is a false morel with a brain-like texture that can be quite poisonous.