Happy Tortoise
There was a tortoise once, in a garden in the foothills. She moved through seasons like they were rooms. Unhurried. This painting began the day I remembered her. I remembered the joy she carried without knowing it. Thick layers of pigment built up over weeks, each one a different warmth. The figure showed up in the work before I was ready for it.
By Abstractions By Dev. Ground Notes collection. Limited edition of 50. Produced on Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350gsm. 12-colour giclée. Three sizes, framed or unframed. Each piece comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
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Printed on Hahnemühle museum-grade paper with holographic verification sticker. Each print is verified and traceable.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
INCLUDED WITH EVERY PRINT
All Limited Edition prints come with a Certificate of Authenticity bearing the edition number.
VERIFICATION
Each certificate carries a Hahnemühle holographic sticker with a unique number. Verify authenticity directly on the Hahnemühle website.
ARCHIVAL GUARANTEE
Museum-grade Hahnemühle cotton rag paper. 100+ year lifespan under recommended display conditions, acid-free, lignin-free.
Care & Size Guide
Measurements include white border. Dimensions are approximate.
Care
- Handle by the edges or margins
- Frame with protective glazing for best results
- Keep away from direct sunlight
- Store flat in a dry place if unframed
Materials & Craft
Framing
Frames ship without glazing. Add protective glass glazing to shield your work.
Unframed
Ships flat in protective tissue and a rigid mailer.
Shipping & Returns
Made to order. It takes us 3–5 days to print and dispatch. Tracking details are shared once dispatched.
Free shipping in India. Free international shipping on orders above €99.
Every piece is made to order. We do not accept returns, but if your order arrives damaged or defective, we will exchange it within 7 days at no extra cost.
Abstractions By Dev
Raised in the Himalayan foothills and shaped in Paris, my work explores the unresolved tension between stillness and motion. I translate this dialogue between nature and form through thick, textured layers that mirror the stillness of mountains, while fluid gestures capture light, water, and all that moves beyond form.
Every colour checked against the original before it ships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What paper and printing method do you use?
What paper and printing method do you use?
Every piece is produced using 12-colour giclée printing on Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350gsm (matte) or Photo Rag Baryta 315gsm (glossy) museum-grade cotton rag paper, acid-free and lignin-free. Each piece is colour-matched to the original artwork before production.
What frame options are available?
What frame options are available?
We offer four frame colours: Gallery White, Ebony Black, Walnut Brown, and Warm Oak. Each frame comes with a precision-cut mount. You can also order it unframed if you prefer to frame it yourself.
What makes Limited Editions different?
What makes Limited Editions different?
Each limited edition is a run of 50 works only. Every piece ships with a Certificate of Authenticity, an edition number, and a Hahnemühle holographic verification sticker with a unique code you can verify at hahnemuehle.com. The paper itself is museum grade, built to last over a century under recommended display conditions.
How long does delivery take?
How long does delivery take?
Every piece is made to order. It takes us 3 to 5 days to produce and dispatch. After dispatch, delivery takes roughly a week within India and 1 to 2 weeks for Europe and the rest of the world.
What is your return and replacement policy?
What is your return and replacement policy?
Every piece is made to order, so we do not accept returns. If your piece arrives damaged or defective, we will exchange it within 7 days at no extra cost, shipping is on us.
What sizes are available?
What sizes are available?
Our limited edition prints come in four sizes: Small (A4) for desks and shelves, Medium (30×40 cm) for pairing or smaller walls, Large (45×60 cm) as a room feature, and X-Large (60×90 cm) as a statement piece.
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