photoengraving (process)

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Scope note
The process of relief printing by which an image is photographically transferred to a plate for printing in such a way that either the light or the dark areas become susceptible to attack by an etchant. As contrasted with photogravure, the non-printing areas are etched.
photoengraving
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024