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carborundum mezzotint (printing process)
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carborundum mezzotint
Scope note
A printing process developed in the 20th century in which mezzotint-like tone is achieved by roughening the surface of the plate with abrasives. The process was developed as a way to avoid the laborious process of rocking the plate.
UF
mezzotint, carborundum
BT
mezzotint
(process)
300264656
carborundum mezzotint
RT
carborundum mezzotints
(prints)
Castellano
carborundum mezzotint (traducció pendent)
Català
gravat a la manera negra amb carborúndum
Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024
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