gravure

• Nom désignant un procédé d'impression utilisant une plaque gravée ou creusée, où l'encre est déposée dans les creux pour former l'image sur le papier ; peut aussi désigner l'image ou l'estampe obtenue par ce procédé.

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.

   Procédé d'impression en creux

   • 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.

   Synonymesintagliophotogravurerotogravure

   Antonymesletterpressrelief

2. Printing plateC1formalart

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

   Plaque de gravure

   • 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.

   Synonymesengravingetchingintagliophotogravure

3. Intaglio printC1formalart

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

   Gravure en creux (impression hélio)

   • 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.

   Synonymesintagliophotogravurerotogravure

4. Intaglio printingC1formalart

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

   Héliogravure (procédé d'impression en creux)

   • 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.

   Synonymesintagliophotogravurerotogravure