Burin
A burin is a metal tool with a sharp beveled point used in the intaglio printmaking process, particularly in engraving. Read more…
Collector’s Mark
A collector’s mark is a mark on an artwork placed there by its owner to record its history of ownership. Read more…
Drypoint
Drypoint is an intaglio process in which an artist scratches a needle into a printing plate, usually made from copper, to create an image. Read more…
Engraving
Engraving is an intaglio printmaking process in which the artist creates an image by cutting lines into a metal plate using a burin. Read more…
Etching
Etching is a printmaking technique in which designs are scratched into a copper plate with a sharp-pointed etching needle. Read more…
Hatching and Crosshatching
Hatching and crosshatching are artistic techniques frequently used in drawing and printmaking to create tone or shading. Read more…
Impression and State
An impression is a single copy of a print pulled from a plate or woodblock. A state is an edition of a print created when an artist adds or subtracts work from the printing surface before producing more impressions. Read more…
Intaglio
Intaglio processes are a family of printmaking techniques that involve carving designs into a metal plate which holds the ink below its surface. Read more…
Mezzotint
Mezzotint is an intaglio printmaking technique known for creating a wide range of textures and tones. Read more…
Plate and Platemark
A printing plate is a surface used for intaglio printmaking techniques… The pressure of the printing press leaves an impression along the outer edge which is known as the platemark. Read more…
Reproductive Engraving
Reproductive engravings are a specific type of engraving that reproduce other finished works of art or images. Read more…
Watermarks and Chain Lines
Watermarks and chain lines are marks frequently found on paper made before the 19th century. Read more…
Woodcut and Woodblock
Woodcut, the oldest known form of printmaking, is a method of relief printing in which the negative space of the composition is carved out of a wooden block. Read more…
