mezzotint

• Substantivo que designa a técnica de gravura em metal em que a superfície é texturizada e depois raspada ou polida para criar áreas de luz e sombra; também se refere à estampa obtida por esse processo.

A noun referring to a print produced by an engraving technique where the surface is scraped to create areas of light and shade.

1. Printmaking techniqueC2formalart

   A method of engraving on metal or glass by scraping and burnishing the surface to produce areas of light and shade, resulting in a soft, rich print.

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   • The artist created a beautiful mezzotint of a landscape.
   • Mezzotint was popular in the 18th century for reproducing paintings.
   • The museum displayed a rare mezzotint by the old master.