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| − | + | An intaglio printing process where an image is cut into a flat, hard surface, usually metal or wood, which is then inked and printed. Engraving techniques were developed in the early 15th century in Germany and northern Italy. | |
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| − | * | + | * Website address 1 Comment: Multilingual Glossary for Art Librarians at http://www.ifla.org/VII/s30/pub/mgl.htm |
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Revision as of 21:14, 30 April 2016
Description
An intaglio printing process where an image is cut into a flat, hard surface, usually metal or wood, which is then inked and printed. Engraving techniques were developed in the early 15th century in Germany and northern Italy.
See line engraving and stipple engraving
Synonyms and Related Terms
graveerkunst (Ned.); gravure (Ned., Fr.); plaat (Ned.); Gravur (Deut.); Stich (Deut.); incisione (It.); grabado (Esp.); gravyr (Sven.)
Additional Images
Engraving tools with Revere bookplate
Epes Sargent copper plate
Revere Epes bookplate 1971 restrike
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Website address 1 Comment: Multilingual Glossary for Art Librarians at http://www.ifla.org/VII/s30/pub/mgl.htm