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    Engraving - Works on paper

    Engraving is an artistic technique used to create images on a hard surface, such as wood, metal, stone, or linoleum. It involves incising or carving the surface with specialized tools to create lines, patterns, and textures that will hold ink. Here is some information about engraving:

    Types of engraving: There are several types of engraving, including wood engraving, metal engraving (such as etching and drypoint), stone engraving (such as lithography), linoleum engraving, and many others. Each technique has its own specific characteristics and working methods.

    Surface preparation: Before starting the engraving process, the surface of the matrix (the engraving support)

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    ... is typically prepared by sanding, polishing, or coating it with a protective material. This creates a smooth and even surface that facilitates the engraving work.

    Engraving tools: Artists use a variety of engraving tools, such as burins, drypoint needles, woodcutting tools, needles, or gouges, depending on the chosen engraving technique. These tools are used to sculpt or incise the surface of the matrix according to the desired design.

    Inking: Once the matrix is engraved, ink is applied to its surface. Excess ink is then wiped away, leaving ink only in the recessed or raised parts depending on the technique used. This step is typically performed using a glass plate or a rubber roller called a brayer.

    Printing: Once the matrix is inked, a support, usually paper, is pressed against the matrix to transfer the ink and create the printed image. This can be done manually by applying pressure with the hands or by using an engraving press.

    Edition: Engravings can be produced in limited editions, where a specific number of prints is made, each one numbered and signed by the artist. Artist proofs, also known as "épreuve d'artiste," are often made in smaller numbers and reserved for the artist themselves.

    Aesthetic characteristics: Engravings offer a wide range of styles and textures, depending on the technique used and the artist's approach. They can be detailed, textured, linear, tonal, or abstract, providing a great diversity of artistic expressions.

    Engravings are appreciated for their ability to create precise and detailed images, as well as the potential for producing multiple prints. They have been used for centuries in art to create illustrations, prints, illustrated books, maps, posters, and many other works. Engraving offers artists the opportunity to explore texture, line, contrast, and unique visual effects specific to each technique. Many contemporary artists continue to use engraving to create original artwork and limited edition prints, thus perpetuating a rich and diverse artistic tradition.

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