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Intaglio: The Art of Etching

A Classical Printmaking Technique

Intaglio, a printmaking technique that dates back centuries, involves creating an image by incising or engraving a design onto a surface.

The art of intaglio printing requires not only a steady hand but also a keen eye. Classical in style, intaglio prints feature a wide range of subjects, from portraits and mythological figures to animals.

The intaglio process for printmaking begins with the artist etching an image into a surface, such as copper or zinc. The incised areas are then filled with ink, and a piece of paper is pressed onto the surface to transfer the image.