linecut

• Nom désignant une estampe ou une impression obtenue à partir d'un dessin au trait, généralement sur une plaque gravée ou mordue à l'eau-forte.

A noun referring to a print obtained from a line drawing or an engraving block that has been etched or engraved.

1. Print from a line drawingC1formalart

   A print or reproduction obtained from a line drawing, typically used in illustration or printing.

   Reproduction d'un dessin au trait

   • The book featured a beautiful linecut of a botanical specimen.
   • The artist created a linecut for the poster design.
   • Old encyclopedias often used linecuts for technical diagrams.

   Synonymesline engraving

2. Engraved blockC1formalart

   An engraving consisting of a block that has been etched or engraved, used for printing.

   Gravure en relief sur bloc

   • The printer prepared a linecut for the newspaper illustration.
   • Linecuts were commonly used in early printing presses.
   • He carefully inked the linecut before pressing it onto the paper.

   Synonymesline engraving