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COPPERPLATE ENGRAVING [2 records]

Record 1 1998-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
DEF

The art or process of engraving or etching a design on copper.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
DEF

Ensemble des techniques manuelles ou chimiques visant à multiplier par le moyen de la gravure en creux les épreuves d'un même dessin. Les techniques de la gravure sur cuivre se répartissent en deux catégories : la gravure à l'outil (burin, pointe sèche) et la gravure chimique (morsure par acide).

Key term(s)
  • gravure en taille douce
  • taille douce

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-09-08

English

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

... plate and/or proof produced by the [copper engraving] process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gravure d'art
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
DEF

Planche ou épreuve obtenue par un procédé de gravure sur cuivre.

Key term(s)
  • gravure en taille douce
  • taille douce

Spanish

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