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BATH DEPTH [3 records]

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Record 1 2016-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engraving and Printmaking (Arts)
  • Intaglio Printing
DEF

A method of engraving in which the design is bitten into the plate with acid.

OBS

The plate is first covered with an acid-resistant resinous substance. The artist then takes a finely pointed needle and draws the design out of this resinous ground. The drawing instrument does not cut into the metal surface. The image which will print is represented by the areas in which the copper of the plate has been exposed. The plate is then immersed in an acid bath. The acid eats into the plate only in those areas not protected by the ground. The length of time the plate remains in the acid bath determines the depth of the etched lines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gravure d'art
  • Impression en creux (héliogravure)
DEF

Procédé de gravure par lequel l'image est creusée sur une plaque de métal par l'action corrosive de l'acide [...]

OBS

L'artiste recouvre d'abord la planche d'un vernis dur que les acides n'attaqueront pas. Le graveur prend ensuite une pointe d'acier fine et dessine son motif sur ce vernis, mais sans que sa pointe n'entame la surface du métal. L'image à imprimer correspond aux parties du cuivre ainsi mises à nu. La planche gravée est ensuite plongée dans un bain d'acide qui attaque les parties du métal qui ne sont pas protégées - c'est la morsure. Le temps plus ou moins long que la planche passe dans l'acide détermine la profondeur des traits.

OBS

L'eau-forte est l'un des plus importants procédés de la gravure en creux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Grabados (Artes)
  • Impresión intaglio
DEF

Procedimiento de grabado en hueco que sólo se emplea [...] para ediciones de arte.

OBS

En una plancha metálica cubierta con una capa de sustancia resistente a los ácidos, se traza el dibujo con un punzón que elimina dicha sustancia y pone el metal al descubierto. Expuesta entonces la plancha a la acción del agua fuerte [...], el metal será atacado y mostrará en hueco los detalles del dibujo.

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Record 2 2011-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Equipment (Chemistry)
  • Petrochemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Équipement (Chimie)
  • Chimie du pétrole
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 3 2001-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
  • Hospital Furniture
OBS

ISO code: 09 33 27.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
  • Mobilier d'hôpital
OBS

Code ISO : 09 33 27.

Spanish

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