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Record 1 1997-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Intaglio Printing
DEF

An intaglio printing process for reproducing drawings in which a design is transferred on to a metal plate (usually a copper plate). The lines of the design are cut with a graver; no acid is used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Impression en creux (héliogravure)
DEF

Gravure au burin de lignes ou de combinaisons de lignes sur une plaque d'acier, de cuivre ou de zinc.

Spanish

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