Thursday, June 16, 2011

What is an Engraving?

For the print collector or for anyone interested in old prints, such as botanical illustrations, old maps or fine art prints, an understanding of the intaglio process should be useful.
In the following MOMA video these questions should be answered:
What is an engraving?
What is an aquatint?
What is an ethching?
What is a dry point?

Click here to see the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) video on engravings

All of these techniques are represented in our selection of antique prints, maps and original art.  To learn more follow us on our website www.antiquemapsandworksonpaper.com

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