engraving

OAB Definition

intaglio printing process, and the resulting print, in which a metal plate, typically copper, is incised using a burin or graver. The engraved line holds the ink. For shading, lines are engraved close together or in a cross hatched pattern to produce tone.

ABT Definition

Intaglio print on paper incorporating impressions of a reverse design created on a printing plate, usually copper, into which the design has been incised (engraved) using burins or gravers.

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