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SICCATIVE VARNISH [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
  • Painting (Arts)
OBS

Varnish sold by Pomet in 17th century France : Spike oil, Venetian Turpentine, and Sandarac melted together to produce a siccative varnish.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
  • Peinture (Arts)
CONT

L'eau forte est une technique très souple qui convient particulièrement aux peintres. Sur une plaque de cuivre bien décapée, sans graisse, on étend une mince couche de vernis protecteur; quand celui-ci est sec, on dessine sur la surface à l'aide d'une pointe emmanchée comme un crayon qui met ainsi le métal à nu [...] Pour obtenir des nuances ou pour effacer on préserve certaines parties en passant un vernis siccatif.

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