Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [image-making processes and techniques]
6. [drawing and drawing techniques]
7. drawing techniques

Anotations

Scope note:

Drawing technique in which charcoal or, less commonly, pastel crayon is used on a board painted white and coated with marble dust, which gives the drawing a sandpaper-like sparkle and texture, and effects of light and dark similar to an engraving. Popular in mid-19th century United States.