Intaglio process in which the surface of the plate is methodically roughened with a rocker to produce a dark background; areas may then be lightened using various scrapers. Produces a printed image having a continuous tonal range. PRTT
This term has 4,633 records attributed within our system.
AAT
Technique
Material
300053233
black manner
engraving, mezzotint
manière anglaise
manière noire
manner, black
mezzotint engraving
13yrs ago
Printmaker:
Faithorne, William, the Younger
Painter:
Kerseboom, Johann
(After)
Printmaker:
Seiller, Johann Georg
Painter:
Roos, Johann Melchior
(After)
Printmaker:
Faithorne, William, the Younger
Painter:
Champaigne, Philippe de
(After)
Printmaker:
Martindale, Percy Henry
Painter:
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
(After)
Printmaker:
Short, Frank, Sir
Draughtsman:
Turner, Joseph Mallord William
(After)
Printmaker:
Short, Frank, Sir
Draughtsman:
Turner, Joseph Mallord William
(After)
Publisher:
Dunthorne, Robert
Printmaker:
Short, Frank, Sir
Draughtsman:
Turner, Joseph Mallord William
(After)
Printmaker:
Gole, Jacob
Draughtsman:
Ostade, Adriaen van
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