Description
An engraving process invented in the middle of the 17th century. Mezzotint plates, usually copper or steel, contain a pattern of burred holes that hold the ink. The burrs are either partially or completely removed to provide a wide range of subtle tones in the print.
Synonyms and Related Terms
black manner; mezzotint (Ned., Sven.); zwarte kunstprent (Ned.); manière noire (Fr.); Schabkunst (Deut.); Mezzotinto (Deut.); mezzatinta (It.); media tinta (Esp.)
Additional Information
C.Wax, The Mezzotint: History and Technique, London 1990.
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