Collection: Etching

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Intaglio is a printmaking technique where the image is incised or etched into the surface of a metal plate. Ink is applied to the entire plate and wiped off the surface, leaving ink in the recessed lines. The plate is then pressed onto paper, transferring the ink from the grooves to create the image. There is a wide variety of intaglio techniques, etching is one of the most common.

Etching: An image is incised into a metal plate using acid, which etches away the surface to create lines and textures in the exposed areas.

Soft-ground Etching: A variation of etching where a soft, waxy ground is used, allowing for the creation of textures or patterns by pressing objects or drawing directly into the soft ground.

Engraving: Lines are manually carved into the plate with a burin, creating sharp, clean lines.

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