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Studio Duco illustration of a flower-crowned witch on a green botanical label

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Book cover etching of a sailing ship by Studio Duco

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Modern robotic arms reenact Rembrandt’s Anatomy Lesson with figures

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Engraving of women gathered around a tree with a treewoman figure

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Lines that seem to be history

Following the Renaissance tradition, Studio Hosego combines classical and contemporary symbolism.

Intelligent illustration in the post-truth era is Studio Duco's forte. Contemporary themes are combined with a classic etching-inspired style to create astounding, intriguing, witty and timeless artwork. It’s perfect for projects that cleverly explore ideas across advertising, editorial and book publishing. Behind Studio Duco is illustrator Chris who received a BA in Illustration from the University of Portsmouth and has built himself a successful career in commercial illustration. Clients benefit from his inventiveness and experience. A fascinating range of influences go into the Duco style – Albrecht Durer and the Northern Renaissance, TS Eliot’s The Waste Land, mannerism, Albert Camus and Friedrich Nietzsche.

Approach

The linework for each illustration is created by hand using ink on paper. This is then digitised, with shadows and highlights developed in Photoshop before it is finished with colouring and pattern work.

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As well as captivating the viewer in a narrative, Studio Duco’s sublime line work juxtaposes a classic etching style with modern thinking to wonderful effect. The characters and situations ask important moral questions, unpicking our value systems and today’s deep divisions in politics and culture.

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Etching of US Capitol with TikTok logos in speech bubbles

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Etching style illustration of the United States Federal Reserve Bank building

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Castle illustration by Studio Duco with birds and a flag

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Illustration of Saint Sebastian tied to a tree with arrows

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Book cover of The Summer War featuring a sword and lute illustration

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Studio Duco's photo of Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver book cover

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Black and white heart-shaped birthday cake with happy birthday text

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Blue and white toile fabric pattern with nature and wildlife scene

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Black and white etching of 19th century gold rush miners and women, detailed scene by Studio Duco

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Vintage style Seppelt Jealous Rivals wine label etching by Studio Duco

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Vintage Pas de Cheval opera label illustration by Studio Duco

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Decorative Threads of Empire cover illustration by Studio Duco

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Studio Duco illustration of an ornate serpent frame with scales and skull

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Victorian-style figure with flower crown holding book and bottle

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Studio Duco illustration of a circular coastal fort with buildings and boats

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Illustration of a figure sitting with fruits and stacks of books by Studio Duco

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Illustration of a heroic figure pouring liquid with people watching, by Studio Duco

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Studio Duco illustration of mounted figures approaching a fortress

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Two figures reading and discussing surrounded by books in a forest

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Illustration of a horse standing on a globe with floating spheres around

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Book cover of Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik with tower illustration

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Blue and white toile fabric with nature and waterfowl scene

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Etching map showing world heritage sites in Delft Blue by Studio Duco

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Studio Duco gothic cover for A Strange & Terrible Wonder

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Studio Duco illustration of people and nature beside a futuristic city

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Studio Duco artwork featuring the Six of Crows book, playing cards, and etched illustrations

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Sermon album cover with a coiled serpent illustration by Studio Duco

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Illustration of Charlottenburg Castle tower under yellow sky

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Studio Duco illustration of two figures by a barbed-wire fence and bunkers

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Black and white TikTok-themed toile pattern with landmarks and symbols

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Cat figure in robes riding a boar with moons and people around, Studio Duco

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The Summer War book cover by Naomi Novik, designed by Studio Duco

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Etching style burger illustration with American flag on top

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Etching style illustration of the Statue of Liberty

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Illustration of Nubian king holding spear with attendant figures by Studio Duco

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Memecoin conceptual etching illustration in open magazine by Studio Duco

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Studio Duco’s Jealous Rivals labels on two Seppelt wine bottles.

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Studio Duco skull and floral frame illustration on a book page

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Ornate tapestry background with Threads of Empire book title and author

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Black and white illustration of people in a cave

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Person standing in a forest clearing with radiant light and trees

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Gothic book cover for A Strange & Terrible Wonder by Studio Duco

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Studio Duco illustration of Saint Sebastian beneath a tree on the Martyrdom cover

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Studio Duco photograph of the Castles book cover by Dan Jones

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Studio Duco photograph of Castles book covers arranged in a pile

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Studio Duco etching of an eagle perched on a stone crest

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People observing a sacred light near an ancient tree and tower

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Book cover of The Summer War by Naomi Novik with detailed etching artwork by Studio Duco

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Renaissance-style engraving of death visiting an elderly woman at home

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Dark etching of man defending against attacker with bowie knife by Studio Duco

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Decorative thistle frame illustration by Studio Duco

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Ornate spade playing card from Studio Duco's Six of Crows set

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A Strange & Terrible Wonder book cover by Studio Duco

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Studio Duco artwork featuring Naomi Novik book covers

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Book cover of The Summer War by Naomi Novik with etching of a stringed instrument

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Studio Duco album artwork showing a black vinyl record and sleeve

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Renaissance-style engraving of mythological figures gathered around central figure

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Pregnant woman undergoing ultrasound with butterfly and fetus illustration

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Renaissance-style art blending medical MRI scan with biblical figures

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Studio Duco illustration of Greek warriors scaling Troy's fortified walls at night

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Studio Duco illustration of travelers approaching the Great Kyz Kala fortress

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Studio Duco illustration of Castel Sant'Angelo from Dan Jones's Castles

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Traditional multi-tiered Chinese palace tower under yellow sky

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Studio Duco illustration of a winding stone wall through dark mountain peaks

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Studio Duco etching of the Six of Crows book cover

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Illustration of memecoin meteors falling over city by Studio Duco

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Studio Duco photograph of the Castles book cover held before a bookshelf

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Black and white etching of the Golden Gate Bridge over water

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Illustration of a man with lantern facing a stone building at night by Studio Duco

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Studio Duco artwork of a rectangular building beneath storm clouds and a glowing horizon

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Figure kneeling in illuminated forest clearing, dark trees surrounding, by Studio Duco

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Illustration showing a globe surrounded by travel and navigation icons by Studio Duco

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Ornate etched ballet scene titled Pas De Cheval by Studio Duco

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Illustration of Petergate House with dark stormy sky and lightning

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Blue and white Delft-style illustration of a woman with flower head

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Two mythical creatures guarding a glowing tower by a river under cloudy sky

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Etching of two swans swimming in a river surrounded by reeds

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Man in cave reaching for pills falling from sky surreal art by Studio Duco

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Blue etching of three figures overlooking a mountainous icy landscape with birds and moon

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Studio Duco illustration of an ornate castle in a mountainous forest landscape

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Studio Duco illustration of a decorative serpent frame around Part I

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Renaissance-style engraving of a giant head surrounded by people near a lake

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Book cover illustration for Threads of Empire by Studio Duco

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Saint Mary pierced by large syringes with radiant halo

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Chess pieces symbolizing Germany's economic future among China, USA, and Russia

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Studio Duco's ornate serpent frame with scales, moons, and balanced symbols

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Studio Duco ornate red and black playing cards

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Blue Toile de Jouy pattern with global monuments by Studio Duco

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Man holding a Bowie knife in a dark Gothic library, by Studio Duco

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Black and white map showing Sleepy Hollow with raven and landmarks

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Graphic design of hand of statue of liberty broken

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Lipstick innovation editorial illustration

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Selected Clients

Hermès Paris, Vogue, Channel Four Television, The Financial Times, Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury Publishing, Google, TikTok, Mcmillan Publishing, Harper Collins, Financial Times, Acne Paper