PIERRE VAQUEZ
FRANCE
Pierre Vaquez was born in 1963 in the east of France (near Belgium). Forty years later, he discovered printmaking in a municipal workshop in Paris. As a book and image lover, this was a revelation to him.
Six months after this first contact, his first experience of the mezzotint was going to lead the rest of his life as an artist.
In 2005, Pierre exhibited for the first time about fifteen prints in a bookshop in Paris. In November of the same year, one of his mezzotints was awarded at the biennale Ink and Paper Saint-Mandé. After a break of 6 years, he came back to the rocker and since that time, has participated in many exhibitions in France and abroad.
Now Pierre devotes all of his time to mezzotint. He has a printmaking studio in Brittany and is also a member of a collective workshop near Paris (L’Atelier aux Lilas pour la Typographie et L’Estampe).
In September 2017, “Aspergus and me”, a children’s book by Didier Levy was published by Sarbacane - illustrated by Pierre’s mezzotints. This book won the «Prix Landerneau 2018», a children’s book award in France. In 2019, He made a new book with the same writer : « Le Train fantôme », illustrated by mezzotints again.
Artist Collection
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2025
Image Size: 5 3/4" x 7 3/4"
Description:
La nuit à la campagne (Night in the Countryside) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. An alien spaceship is perched over a village at night. Edition number 1
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 27
Image Size: 3 3/8" x 3 3/8"
Description:
Monstre en tube (Monster in a Tube) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. Squeeze this tube and monsters come out. don’t mistake it for your toothpaste! This original mezzotint is matted to 8” x 10” with acid-free eggshell board to compliment Pierre’s paper color. Edition number 4
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 29
Image Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Description:
Chaton mignon (Cute Kitten) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. A cute kitten, sure - but with a LOT of sharp teeth! This original mezzotint is matted to 8” x 10” with acid-free eggshell board to compliment Pierre’s paper color. Edition number 9
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 27
Image Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Description:
Poisson et Ceropegia (Fish and Ceropegia) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. A fish in a bowl is staring at a googly-eyed, viny plant with heart-shaped leaves. This original mezzotint is matted to 8” x 10” with acid-free eggshell board to compliment Pierre’s paper color. Edition number 9
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 27
Image Size: 3 3/8" x 3 3/8"
Description:
Chat et Palmier (Cat and Palm Tree) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. A black cat gazes curiously at a startled, googly-eyed Palm Tree. This original mezzotint is matted to 8” x 10” with acid-free eggshell board to compliment Pierre’s paper color. Edition number 6
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Image Size: 3 3/8" x 3 3/8"
Description:
Tortue et Ficus (Turtle and Ficus) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. A turtle and a googly-eyed ficus are having a moment. This original mezzotint is matted to 8” x 10” with acid-free eggshell board to compliment Pierre’s paper color. Edition number 6
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2026
Image Size: 10 1/2" x 6 7/8"
Description:
Au bout du monde (At the Edge of the World) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. A woman appears to be communing with a cat while sitting at the edge of the world. A waterfall disappears off into the darkness. Edition number 6
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2026
Image Size: 10 1/2" x 14"
Description:
Rendez-vous dans la grotte (Meeting in the Grotto) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. A woman meets up with a sea-dragon in a beautifully detailed grotto. Edition number 1
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2026
Image Size: 11" x 14 3/4"
Description:
Toccata et fugue is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. A creature is playing an elaborate, fanciful organ. Edition number 4
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2026
Image Size: 7 3/4" x 11 5/8"
Description:
La creation du monde (The creation of the World) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. A woman is creating the universe, one element at a time. Edition number 5
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2026
Image Size: 7" x 10 1/2"
Description:
The Nest is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. A jazz club called The Nest with a long-armed robot in front of it. Edition number 5
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2026
Image Size: 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"
Description:
La vie mechanique (The Mechanical Life) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. This one needs a lot of light to appreciate it properly. A robot human walks his robot dog on a dark night, and they encounter a robot cat perched on a trash can. Edition number 6
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2026
Image Size: 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"
Description:
Premier cafe (First Coffee) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. It’s possible this coffee is a little strong! An inviting cup of coffee casts a monster shadow. Edition number 6
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2026
Image Size: 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"
Description:
Vol de nuit (Night Flight) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. This giant moth has intentions…good or bad? Edition number 3
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2026
Image Size: 5 3/4" x 7 3/4"
Description:
Vers le sud (Towards the south) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. Even snowmen need a vacation once in a while - these appear to be flying south for the summer? Edition number 7
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2026
Image Size: 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"
Description:
Vinylady is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. Are you still a vinyl enthusiast? How about this hat? Edition number 7
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2026
Image Size: 5 3/4" x 7 3/4"
Description:
Autoportrait N°455 (Self Portrait #455) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez This stylish woman is posing with her pet “Let’s try this again - now hold still!” Edition number 8
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 29
Year: 2025
Image Size: 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Description:
Le Maki, mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. A new best friend, a sock of the same species! Edition number 8
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2025
Image Size: 7 3/4" x 11 3/4"
Description:
mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez Having an adventure on the mountain tram! Edition number 3
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 29
Year: 2025
Image Size: 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Description:
Le hérisson (The Hedgehog) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. Close cousins? This hedgehog and the cactus might be related!
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2025
Image Size: 5" x 3 3/4"
Description:
mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez Devil and Angel headphones - a new trend? Edition number 4
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2025
Image Size: 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"
Description:
mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez Is it friend or food? The bat is full of enthusiasm! Edition number 5
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2025
Image Size: 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"
Description:
mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez This owl and witch look like they’re in Ca-HOOTs! Edition number 3
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2025
Image Size: 5 3/4" x 7 3/4"
Description:
Une soudaine légèreté (A Sudden Lightness) is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez A sudden, unexpected lightness! Edition number 4
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2025
Image Size: 7 7/8" x 11 5/8"
Description:
mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez A twist on the popular story, Little Black Riding Hood looks just as sinister as the wolf! Edition number 4
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2025
Image Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Description:
mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez A new kind of chicken, the Gallinosaurs combines the best of chickens and dinosaurs! Edition number 3
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2025
Image Size: 7 7/8" x 11 5/8"
Description:
mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez The hills of Chaumont. Edition number 2
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 25
Year: 2025
Image Size: 14 3/4" x 11"
Description:
La nouvelle photocopieuse is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. The new photocopier - it looks complicated! Edition number 4
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 21
Image Size: 4 3/8" x 3 3/8"
Description:
mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez. Take your vacation with you wherever you go! This original mezzotint is matted to 8” x 10” with acid-free eggshell board to compliment Pierre’s paper color. Edition number 17
Artist: Pierre Vaquez, FRANCE
Media: Mezzotint
Edition: 27
Image Size: 2 1/4" x 3 3/8"
Description:
Olga is a mezzotint by Pierre Vaquez of a bird-woman with long blond hair. This original mezzotint is matted to 8” x 10” with acid-free eggshell board to compliment Pierre’s paper color. Edition number 5