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Etching

Definition

(artistic/technical) A technique of creating a design or image on a metal plate, glass, or stone by using acid or other chemicals to cut into the surface, often used in printmaking and decorative arts. Typically involves applying a protective coating, drawing the design, and then exposing the plate to acid to create the etched lines.

Example Sentences

1The artist's use of etching in her latest series added a level of intricacy and texture that was previously unexplored in her work.
2Can you explain the process of etching a design onto a metal plate without damaging the surrounding area?
3The museum's collection of 19th-century etchings by French artists is renowned for its exceptional quality and rarity.
4To create a detailed etching, the artist must carefully balance the strength of the acid with the delicacy of the design.
5There is a long tradition of etching in the decorative arts, from ancient Greek and Roman cameos to modern glass etchings.

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