Linocut from Bern
A linocut is a relief print: the motif is cut into a linoleum block with a knife. What is cut away stays white on the paper – what remains takes the ink. A cut cannot be undone.
How the RC prints sheets are made
Richard Červenka cuts every block himself and prints every sheet by hand, one at a time, in Bern. That is why no two sheets are exactly alike – small differences between prints are not a flaw, they are the proof that no machine was involved. The paper is Hahnemühle Sumi-E, a natural white Japanese paper of 80 g/m².
What you can buy
- A3/A4 formats – original linocuts, as a loose sheet or framed.
- Small formats – 20 motifs, 11.5 × 16 cm sheets, CHF 20 each.
- Any three motifs – CHF 49, framed together (approx. 20 × 40 cm) CHF 114.
- Bern motifs – Casino, Above Bern and The Fountain.
- Gifts from Bern – sets, postcards, Bern motifs and the gift card.
- Canvas & prints – the motifs as canvas, poster or framed art print.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an original and a reproduction?
An original is a sheet printed by hand directly from the linoleum block. Canvases, posters and framed art prints are reproductions: they are printed to order by a print partner in Europe.
Where does my order ship from?
Originals, small formats, sets and postcards come from Bern. Canvases, posters, framed art prints, T-shirts, bags, bottles and mugs are printed and shipped by the print partner in Europe.
How much is shipping?
CHF 12 per order, free from CHF 75. If your order contains only postcards, shipping is CHF 5. Delivery within Switzerland only.
Questions about a piece? Write to me.