engraver

• Nom désignant un artisan qualifié qui grave des dessins ou des inscriptions sur une surface par incision ou par morsure à l'acide, ou un imprimeur qui imprime à partir d'une plaque gravée.

A noun referring to a skilled worker who inscribes designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching, or a printmaker who prints from an engraved plate.

1. Skilled inscriberB2formalart

   A craftsperson who carves or etches designs, letters, or patterns onto hard surfaces such as metal, wood, or glass.

   Graveur

   • The engraver carefully carved the initials onto the silver bracelet.
   • She hired an engraver to create a custom design for the trophy.
   • The old engraver used a sharp tool to etch the pattern into the copper plate.

   Synonymescarverchasercutteretcher

2. PrintmakerB2formalart

   An artist who creates prints by cutting a design into a surface, inking it, and pressing it onto paper.

   graveur en taille-douce

   • The engraver produced a series of detailed prints for the exhibition.
   • He worked as an engraver, making illustrations for books.
   • The museum displayed works by a famous 18th-century engraver.