intaglio print

ABT Definition

print produced from a plate with a design or image formed from incised lines or recessed areas that hold ink. The printmaker inks and wipes the plate, thereby forcing the ink into the low areas and removing the ink from the surface of the plate. The print is usually made by placing a dampened sheet of paper on top of the plate and then applying pressure in an etching press with the use of three felt blankets: the sizing catcher, the cushion, and the pusher.

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