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Definition of: aquatint

(ak′wə·tint′) noun
A form of engraving differing from an etching in that spaces instead of, or as well as, lines are bitten in by acid to give the effect of washes or tints in monochrome; also, an engraving printed from a plate so prepared. [< F aquatinte < Ital. acqua tinta dyed water < L aqua tincta]

Most often used phrases:

operation aquatint
aquatint engraving
aquatint prints
aquatint engraver
etching aquatint
aquatint engravings
aquatint plates
aquatint x
drypoint aquatint
hand coloured aquatint
aquatint process
aquatint etching
aquatint technique
aquatint work
aquatint etchings

'aquatint' used in domains:

silkaquatint.com
aquatintbox.com
aquatintbsc.com
aquatinta.com
aquatinte.com
aquatints.com

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