Engraved Artwork?

[The Buzzard King]

Can anyone here please help me to identify this style of artwork?
It seems to be a very old engraving, on a metal plate of some type.
Definately some copper in there.
It's actually in what appears to be a very old picture frame, but I didn't really get the frame in the picture very well.
I'm trying to help someone find a positive I.D. on this. It was bought at a yard sale a while back.
But we're not really sure what the actual artwork style is even called.
It's approximately 9-10 inches X 12-13 inches in size.
Thanks for any help.
Have a Great Holiday Everyone!
TBK.

 

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[Montana Jim]

Someone posted one like that here a long time ago... I can't find it though .

I think it's pressed tin or copper. Very cool!

I've been googl'ing and can't find squat!

 

[treasurefiend]

Very nice!!!

 

[Montana Jim]

The style of the art work is called Damascening I believe
Don
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascening

I'm not too sure... these examples you posted are of stuff that's a little different. I have some examples of damascening in some jewelry I bought while in Spain several years ago. It's more like a black surfaced gold, copper, bronze, brass etching carving thing going on...

I know that sounded retarded, but I think it's a different style is all.

I know I'm not helping...

 

[savant365]

I think it's called "negative relief" but I am not sure.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

Bas Relief is what it is called on this site...i have heard artists call it something different..but hey, it is Saturday, and my brain is semi functional

http://www.bauerartmetal.com/Architectural-Elements.html

 

[GpSnoopy]

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is also called metal embossed artwork, or another form of bas relief. It takes precision tools and a fine gift for artistry, not unlike painting.

http://books.google.ca/books?id=ScF...a=X&oi=book_result&resnum=9&ct=result#PPP1,M1