gravure

• Substantiv, das ein Druckverfahren bezeichnet, bei dem eine gravierten oder geätzte Platte verwendet wird, wobei die Farbe in die vertieften Stellen eingebracht und auf das Papier übertragen wird.

A noun referring to a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate, where ink is applied to the recessed areas to create a print.

1. Printing processC1formalart

   A printing method where an etched or engraved plate is inked, wiped clean, and the ink remaining in the recessed areas creates the print.

   Tiefdruck

   • Gravure is often used for high-volume printing of magazines.
   • The artist mastered the gravure technique for fine art prints.
   • Modern gravure presses can produce millions of copies quickly.

   Synonymeintagliophotogravurerotogravure

   Antonymeletterpressrelief

2. Printing plateC1formalart

   A plate, typically made of metal or plastic, that is engraved or etched for use in the gravure printing process.

   Graviertiefdruckplatte

   • The printer carefully prepared the gravure for the next run.
   • Each gravure must be cleaned after use to maintain quality.
   • The artist created a new gravure for the limited edition series.

   Synonymeengravingetchingintagliophotogravure

3. Intaglio printC1formalart

   A print made using the gravure process, characterized by fine detail and rich tones.

   Tiefdruck-Gravüre

   • The gallery displayed a collection of gravures from the 19th century.
   • This gravure shows remarkable depth and texture.
   • Collectors value original gravures for their artistic quality.

   Synonymeintagliophotogravurerotogravure

4. Intaglio printingC1formalart

   The act or technique of printing from recessed areas on a plate, as in gravure.

   Tiefdruck

   • Gravure is a specialized form of intaglio printing.
   • The workshop focused on the history of gravure and intaglio methods.
   • He studied gravure to understand the nuances of intaglio printing.

   Synonymeintagliophotogravurerotogravure